Changing Political Tide

Unit 1: History or Memory

Lesson 1 Part II

Big Idea: Reagan’s rise to the Presidency reflected popularity of conservative beliefs

among many Americans.

Objectives:

Distinguish between liberal and conservative viewpoints.

Explain how groups w/conservative economic, social, and religious views were able to take over national politics in the 1980s.

Determine if Clinton’s election in 1992 really was a liberal backlash or moderate victory.

Examine how the political process failed in 2000.

Warm Up and Review

Why was the Conservative Coalition able to win support n the late 70’s?

What was their goal?

Who to Sell?

Had the means, but who could represent/ appeal to the varied people?

Why Reagan?

Campaign Promises

Lower taxes Increase defense

spending Reduce budget deficit Restore values

1980 Election

Reagan (R) defeats Carter (D): 489-49

1984 Election

Reagan (R) defeats Mondale (D):525-13

http://youtu.be/LoPu1UIBkBc

1988 Election

Bush (R) Defeats Dukakis (D): 426-111

http://youtu.be/DF9gSyku-fc

http://youtu.be/Sx5X3Jd8DI4

1992 Election

Bush (R)Bush (R) Clinton (D) Clinton (D) Perot (I) Perot (I) 168 EV168 EV 370 EV 370 EV 0 EV 0 EV 37% 37% 43% 43% 19% 19%

http://youtu.be/vnUv7y4U2T0http://youtu.be/8inr-D5VzEE

Evaluate

Why was Clinton able to end this reign of conservative rule in 1992?

1996 Election

Clinton (D) defeats Dole (R):379-159

http://youtu.be/hWib8GbrIlA

Major Candidates 2000 Election

Dem Al Gore Joseph Lieberman

Rep George Bush Dick Cheney

Reform Pat Buchanan

Green Ralph Nader

What Went Wrong?

Election Night Issues

Projections 246 Bush - 255 Gore 270 needed, 3 states too close…

Florida Gov Jeb Bush, Sec of State Katherine Harris Peninsula v Panhandle Recount

Florida Irregularities

Balloting Punch Cards

Chads Butterfly Ballots

Palm Beach Buchanan

Voter Rolls Purging Felons Voter “Black Out” Absentee votes

Butterfly Ballot

Bush v Gore

12/12/2000

7-2 End recount Violated equal

protection clause

5-4 No new count Not precedent, but

present

2000 Election Results

Popular Vote Tied 48% (Gore +544K)

Electoral Vote 271-266

4-6 million votes “lost” (6% error rate)

Election Reform Help America Vote Act

Think-Pair-Share

In your evaluation, did our Democratic process fail?

2004 Election

Bush (R) defeats Kerry (D): 286-252

2008 Election

1st time since 1928 no sitting P or VP running! 58% age 17-29 following races (35% in 2004) Open and competitive primaries “Rock-star” candidates Diverse demographics Compressed primary schedule Dissatisfaction w/ current administration

Is extra long campaign good for Amer Democracy?

2008 Election

Obama (D) def McCain (R):365 - 173

HW

Define key economic terms

Highlight goals, actions, and outcomes of the following economic plans:

Reaganomics Bush’s No New Taxes Clinton’s Fiscal Discipline GW Bush