What helped Ronald Reagan win the presidential election of 1980?
his strong defense of liberal values
his governorship of a Rust Belt state
his experience in national politics
his gifts as a polished communicator

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What helped Ronald Reagan win the presidential election of 1980?  
his strong defense of liberal values
his governorship of a Rust Belt state
his experience in national politics
his gifts as a polished communicator

anonymous · Answer

Reagan ran against the incumbent Jimmy Carter in 1980. Carter had approved a failed hostage rescue operation that made the US look bad , had given away the Panama Canal and the economy was plagued with runaway inflation and large deficits. Reagan ran on a platform of cutting welfare fraud , cutting the deficit and strengthening national defense and US prestige. He had demonstrated success in the first two areas while he was governor of California. Before the campaign began, Reagan was already nationally-known from his TV appearances, radio spots and newspaper columns.

anonymous · Answer

So which one is it bud?