In 1976 Reagan almost won the nomination. At the convention it was very exciting. He was the conservative candidate, bar none. And the establishment gop hated his success.
In 1976 Reagan almost won the nomination. At the convention it was very exciting. He was the conservative candidate, bar none. And the establishment gop hated his success.Yes, I remember it well and I remember the 20 minute protest when Reagan lost to Ford. As for the "establishment" Republicans... to me, this comes off like the sour grapes class envy we denigrate in the other party so I avoid the phrase.