Landslide Lightweight
Feb 29, 2024
Explore Ronald Reagan's journey from a dismissed lightweight to a formidable political force, winning over voters with his cultural strategies. Witness the internal turmoil and shifting alliances within the Republican Party as Reagan rises to challenge the incumbent president, defying all expectations.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Reagan's Rise from Entertainment to Governorship
04:33 • 14min
Reagan's Rise in California and Potential as Presidential Candidate
18:27 • 3min
Reagan's Political Maneuvers
21:39 • 9min
Political dynamics and underestimated challenges in the 1970s
30:52 • 3min
Political Maneuvers and Campaign Strategies
33:55 • 7min
A Political Roller Coaster: Ford vs. Reagan
41:00 • 5min