The 1980 election felt competitive until the very end, with significant polling errors leading many to underestimate Reagan’s support, resulting in a decisive victory.
Comparing Trump's 2020 victory to Reagan's 1980 campaign illustrates a historical pattern where incumbents falter amid economic instability and changing voter demographics.
Ronald Reagan’s victory was characterized by a coalition of extreme ideologies, contrasting sharply with the frightened perceptions of liberals at the time.
Just as in 1980, the Democrats faced backlash from working-class voters disillusioned by the party's perceived elitism and detachment from economic struggles.
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