Fascinating how history just keeps repeating itself...
"White House political strategists have concluded—regretfully—that Ronald Reagan is fading and will have little chance of winning the Republican presidential nomination in 1980. Why the regrets? Because Carter's aides are convinced that the conservative, 68-year-old former California governor is an easy target. (April 2, 1979)"Historic Whispers: Ronald Reagan Had Little Chance of Winning the Primary
Because Carter’s aides are convinced that the conservative, 68-year-old former California governor is an easy target. (April 2, 1979)”
... thanks Al, more proof that the Alinskyites are sure we’re stupid and have no memory. How’d that work out for them last time? Just like Hollywierd, same scrip with different actors and seldom an improvement over the original...
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Yep, and they trotted out poll after poll showing Carter with a massive lead—right up until Reagan’s win.