Reagan could have and should have chosen hos close friend Paul Laxalt of Nevada.
Reagan could have and should have chosen hos close friend Paul Laxalt of Nevada.
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Does anyone remember that Gerald Ford was being offered as a co-president by the GOPe? Reagan had to placate the establishment by picking someone like Ford or GHWB. Even though Reagan won, he still had to make deals. At least that’s my theory. I don’t think Reagan cared much for GHWB. Remember he’s the one who turned off Reagan’s microphone, and then when he was VP Reagan kept sending him to funerals.