According to Wikipedia, Governor Ronald Reagan would win the 1980 N.H. primary. Runners up were Ambassador George H. W. Bush, Senator Howard H. Baker, Jr., Congressman John B. Anderson, Congressman Philip M. "Phil" Crane, and Senator Bob Dole
I can't tell whether or not Reagan mispronounces Breen's name as "Green" or not
Reagan: "they don't...the fireworks begin"
Moderator: "If we could have the first question for Mr Bush
Reagan: "Now wait you asked me...if you could make an announcement first. Now I..."
Moderator: "Excuse me..."
Reagan:"I asked your permission to make an announcement myself."
Moderator: "Would the sound man please turn off Mr Reagan's microphone"
Shouts of protest from audience.
Reagan stands up and lifts up microphone. "Mr Green"
Moderator: "Would the sound man please..."
Reagan: "I am PAYING for this microphone Mr Green!"
Other candidates, like Bob Dole, Jon Anderson, and I think Howard Baker stand up and applaud. George H.W. Bush just sits there and from what I can tell does not applaud.
Thank you for the great post and taking the time to upload the video.
Reagan is the ‘gold standard’ in my mind all others have fallen way way short. Let’s hope this next election season produces some terrific moments like this.
We were then and are now looking for BACKBONE!!! You could see that the other candidates were supplicants, in a sense apologizing for their stands, but REAGAN stood up and took command!
Now, there you go again..... :-)
Bush the First had never won an election except for Congressman. He was a quintessential Yalie insider and held a string of appointed positions, while Reagan had been Gov. of the largest state for 2 terms. Bush then succeeded Reagan because people thought he would continue R's policies, but he proceeded to undo the Reagan Revolution. His son then continued the process, creating a new entitlement program and expanding Federal meddling in education.
No more Bushes! No more Demonrats in drag like Romney!
George Will supported GHW Bush and James Baker, the villains in this debate affair. He is now sabotaging Palin, who is close to being another Reagan.
Thank you for posting this. I had heard of it, but never knew the context. Thanks.
Reagan made a big mistake hiring James Baker to be chief of staff. FWTW.
I’ve wondered many years if the reason we ran like yellow-bellies after the Lebannon barracks bombing was laid at the feet of Mr. Baker.