Could anyone have won re-election in 1980?

Could Reagan's Alsheimer's illness have hit sooner and visibly during debate
It almost hit during the 1984 debate. Reagan forgot information regarding his presidency and his policies right before the debate started. Rodger Ailes caught it and reminded the president of those facts. Preventing a disaster.
 
It almost hit during the 1984 debate. Reagan forgot information regarding his presidency and his policies right before the debate started. Rodger Ailes caught it and reminded the president of those facts. Preventing a disaster.

According to Ronald Reagan Jr, the President showed clear signs of Alzheimer's in the 1984 general election campaign as well.
 
I just it’s just ‘68 or ‘76 for him then lol

Yeah, unfortunately there are times when even the best man can't win the election. The fact is that popular incumbents are impossible to beat sans a sudden, unexpected dip in public support. Bush in 1992 would be a good example.
 
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