Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2010 im Fachbereich Politik - Internationale Politik - Region: USA, Note: 1,0, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: In der öffentlichen Meinung nimmt Ronald Reagan eine ganz besondere Stellung ein: Viele konservative Amerikaner verehren den ehemaligen Schauspieler noch immer als den besten Präsidenten der USA. Ihrer Meinung nach waren sie es, die ihm zu seiner ersten Amtszeit im Weißen Haus verhalfen. Diese Amerikaner, die so genannte New Christian Right, zeichnete sich vor allem durch ultra-konservative Ansichten aus. Doch die historische Forschung hat bisher noch keinen Blick auf die Beziehung der beiden Pole aus der Sicht des Präsidenten genommen, was diese Arbeit nachholt.

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2010 im Fachbereich Politik - Region: USA, Note: 1,0, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: In der öffentlichen Meinung nimmt Ronald Reagan eine ganz besondere Stellung ein: Viele konservative Amerikaner verehren den ehemaligen Schauspieler noch immer als den besten Präsidenten der USA. Ihrer Meinung nach waren sie es, die ihm zu seiner ersten Amtszeit im Weißen Haus verhalfen. Diese Amerikaner, die so genannte New Christian Right, zeichnete sich vor allem durch ultra-konservative Ansichten aus. Doch die historische Forschung hat bisher noch keinen Blick auf die Beziehung der beiden Pole aus der Sicht des Präsidenten genommen, was diese Arbeit nachholt.

The outpouring of grief and heartfelt tributes following Ronald Reagan’s death demonstrated the love and admiration people still have for our nation’s 40th president. Now, in this affectionate memoir, Reagan’s chief political strategist and friend for 36 years offers a fascinating close-up portrait of the Great Communicator. Taking us inside the 1980 and 1984 presidential campaigns and beyond, Dick Wirthlin shares illuminating anecdotes, off-the-record remarks, and private moments that reveal the true Ronald Reagan. Through it all, Wirthlin points out the unique qualities and talents that made Reagan such a strong leader-and such a great communicator. For anyone who has fond memories of the late president, this admiring reminiscence brilliantly conjures up the strong values, gregarious charm, and all-American optimism that made Ronald Reagan great.

Many have pointed to the Iran hostage crisis, others to galloping inflation. In reality, as Andrew Busch makes clear, Ronald Reagan's defeat of President Jimmy Carter in 1980 was attributable to more than any one issue, no matter how galvanizing. It marked the growing ascendancy of conservative attitudes that had been brewing for two decades—and marked the clear end of the era of New Deal liberalism. Busch offers the first comprehensive study of this contest, going beyond journalistic accounts to show why it remains one of the truly landmark elections of the past century. Through a compelling story full of colorful characters, unexpected plot twists, and dramatic finales, he reveals how it both reflected the politics of its time and foreshadowed our nation's political future. Beginning with Carter's "crisis of confidence" speech on July 15, 1979, Busch introduces the field of candidates, follows their campaigns through the primaries and general election, identifies the key turning points and winning strategies, and assesses the results, including the GOP's first Senate majority in twenty-six years. He shows how the Democrats were weakened by the demise of the New Deal coalition and a decline in public confidence, while Republicans were bolstered by the growth of the conservative movement and by all that had gone wrong during the Carter presidency. He also examines the creation of a Sunbelt coalition, the growing influence of religious conservatives, and the independent candidacy of John Anderson, which held Reagan's majority to 51 percent and foreshadowed Ross Perot's 1992 run. Reagan's victory marked a major turning point in American presidential history, realigned the demographics of party affiliation throughout the nation (especially in the nation's Sunbelt), and gave conservatives their first real victory in their fight against Big Government. Busch's book recaptures the people and events of that historic campaign and greatly enlarges our understanding of American politics from the 1960s to the present.

In Rendezvous with Destiny, Craig Shirley tells the incredible behind-the-scenes story of Reagan's improbable run to the White House in 1980--of how the "too close to call" election became a landslide victory over incumbent Jimmy Carter and independent candidate John Anderson. --from publisher description