Old enough to know even in 1980 that “moderate” Bush (as they were referred to then) was not a real conservative.
imho, after years of preparation i didn’t know about until later in my life, RR did everything he had to do to win that election at that pivotal moment in US history.
i lived it all, as an adult starting in the 70’s, so i’ll have take my own personal experience over whatever you’re relying on. i guess you and i will have to part ways on RR.