Since George Bush just died today, I thought we should do something to honor him by discussing if he had been the GOP nominee in 1980.
I think he still could have won. Especially since Anderson probably would not have run third party. Wouldn’t be prudent. RIP Bush.Since George Bush just died today, I thought we should do something to honor him by discussing if he had been the GOP nominee in 1980.
Also part of the reason Reagan was down at first was because he was seen as a Goldwater-esque extremist. With Bush I don't think that's as much of a problem.I think he still could have won. Especially since Anderson probably would not have run third party. Wouldn’t be prudent. RIP Bush.