[Rhodes22-list] Political: Reply to Dave about understanding whatis not ...

[Hank]

Dave,

Read a little political history.  Reagan was immensely popular with both
parties.  In fact, the term "Reagan Democrats" was coined to help explain
his overwhelming victories.  Sometimes a candidate comes along that is able
to transcend party lines and garner votes from everyone.

Hank

On 7/19/06, DCLewis1 at aol.com <DCLewis1 at aol.com> wrote:
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>
> Mike,
>
> Not to speak for Rummey but, Hanks statement was " ...but CA is well known
> as one of the most liberal states in the Union.  There are areas that are
> conservative, but overall,
> the liberals outnumber the conservatives." (note:  this is a paste from
> his
> post, it's exactly what he wrote.)
>
> Rummey's question was:  Was "Mr Reagan, a "conservative"  Republican,
> elected governor of the State?.
>
> Your response was:  Yes, twice.
>
> It seems to me that if Hanks statement, i.e. liberals outnumber
> conservatives, is correct Mr Reagans election signals he was indeed
> a  closet liberal.
> Alternatively, Hanks statement is  incorrect, liberals do not outnumber
> conservatives and Mr Reagan was  elected as a conservative.  I can't
> imagine any other
> possibilities. can you?  You choose.
>
> I hope you understand the inconsistency that Hank's statement and
> the  agreed
> historical facts present.
>
> Dave
>
>
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