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The Republican Story

Dive into the story of the Republican Party's evolution in the 1980s and early 1990s, from Reagan's clear beliefs to Bush's pragmatic approach. Explore the battle for party philosophy, Reagan's success, the Democratic defeat in 1984, and Bush's tenure as an insider. Learn about the conservative movement, smaller government, tax cuts, social conservatism, and Bush's controversial decisions. Discover the challenges faced, from Reagan's third term possibility to Bush's shift on taxes and the Gulf War. Uncover the complexities of party loyalty, ideological changes, and the triumph of the conservative movement within Ronald Reagan's party.

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The Republican Story

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  1. The Republican Story

  2. The Battle for Party Philosophy 1980s/1990s Context • Reagan Realignment • Reagan Success • Democratic defeat 1984: 525-13 EV • Change in belief: • Government is the problem

  3. George H. W. Bush (41)

  4. Reagan Ideological Clear beliefs Outsider Bush Pragmatic Beliefs questioned Insider Third Reagan Term?

  5. Bush: A Pro’s Pro • US House of Representatives • Senate Candidate 1970 • US Ambassador to the UN • Chief of US Liaison Mission to China • Republic Party Chairman • Director of Central Intelligence

  6. conservative Small “c” Smaller government Some government role Cut taxes Economic focus Might be pro-choice Conservative Movement Conservative Government is the problem Huge tax cuts Social conservative Anti-Abortion Gun rights Evolution/Creationism Anti-Gay rights Prayer in school “The Vision Thing” What does Bush Believe?Reagan’s Third Term?

  7. Party Loyalty: 1980

  8. Bush and Belief • 1988 “Read My Lips: No new Taxes” • 1990: Tax Increase • 1992: The Tax Increase was a Mistake

  9. Gulf War 1990-1991

  10. Bush 41 Approval

  11. Republican Party • Conservatives win • Movement triumphs • Ronald Reagan’s Party

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