tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974207119137509719.post6299187578337601326..comments2013-06-07T23:48:07.842-04:00Comments on 409 for Thought: Ronald Reagan, 1980 - Will HartnettAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00331030883371371862noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974207119137509719.post-25186824593751589212012-10-15T21:30:56.839-04:002012-10-15T21:30:56.839-04:00I think that this enforces what we studied in the ...I think that this enforces what we studied in the 1960 debate between Kennedy and Nixon, which is that televised appearances do have an effect on how well the candidate does. These debates must have helped Reagan, as he was known to be a suave, charismatic debater, and helped to dispel any notion that he was too old for the job. In the 2000 election, George W. Bush also appeared confident and charismatic on television, in contrast to Gore's strained appearance. I think that if anything, Cicero's advice about putting on a good show is more relevant now that candidates appear on television and can be seen easily by many Americans.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008696384974652901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974207119137509719.post-22927826325424311642012-10-11T12:40:03.745-04:002012-10-11T12:40:03.745-04:00In reading these posts, I've found that politi...In reading these posts, I've found that politicians find success in doing away with some of the policies that were unsuccessful in the previous term. How was Reagan able to draw on the criticisms of Jimmy Carter's presidency in his own campaign?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05477130646914609675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974207119137509719.post-77251284843899799512012-10-11T09:29:13.356-04:002012-10-11T09:29:13.356-04:00Did Reagan's career as a movie/television acto...Did Reagan's career as a movie/television actor impact his campaign at all? Did he have a fan base that voted for him?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06459888546342360270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974207119137509719.post-62213800742224934472012-10-11T09:27:13.711-04:002012-10-11T09:27:13.711-04:00Will, by including the part about how Reagan was a...Will, by including the part about how Reagan was able to appeal to moderates by choosing George Bush as his running mate you bring up an effective campaign strategy that many candidates use in one way or another. For example, in the election this year, Mitt Romney's choice of Paul Ryan helped to reshape his image because to many people Mitt Romney appears to be out of touch with the American people. Paul Ryan is middle class and is a charismatic speaker who will help Romney appear more humanistic. In past elections, how have candidates who cater heavily to one side tried to mitigate this? Have they changed their policies or chosen moderate running mates? Andrew Tarboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03820576285440592720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974207119137509719.post-55327542707153141902012-10-11T09:17:40.748-04:002012-10-11T09:17:40.748-04:00One thing that stands out to me is Reagan's ch...One thing that stands out to me is Reagan's choice of George Bush as is running mate. In my case study, the 1964 election, the Republican candidate Barry Goldwater refused to sway from his extremist views and couldn't gain any votes from moderates. Reagan makes a stronger effort to gain moderate votes, and that helped him in the election,Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999976232031410824noreply@blogger.com