I became politically aware with Reagan during grad school at the beginning of his 2nd term.
I’ve always believed RR was forced by Deep State traitors to take Bush1 who promptly became the designated loser to the Clinton Crime Family that begat Mullah hussein.
I really, REALLY despise the Bushies!!!
I’m about 4 years ahead of you (finished grad school in May of ‘80 just before Reagan won). I voted for Bushes 4 times...the biggest stain possible on my voting record. W was so transparent as a Deep Stater, his two terms were an unmitigated disaster that led directly to putting Obama in the White House. I even consider my ‘76 dumb ass young guy vote for Carter as less damaging than any of my votes for the perfidious Bushes.