Bush 1980: WI?

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.
 

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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.
 
I think he still could have won. Especially since Anderson probably would not have run third party. Wouldn’t be prudent. RIP Bush.
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.
 
Unless Carter manages to work out an October Surprise and release the hostages before election day, Bush wins easily. He'd probably have been a successful President, and he would have kept the Republican Party in a more moderate direction. The guy wasn't perfect (remember Clarence Thomas?), but honestly I think if Bush had beaten Reagan this country would be a less polarized and ultimately a better place.
 
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