Revitalised Politicans

Question 1

Reagan administration reaction to democrat

Answer 1

Seen as temporary reaction to democrat mistakes (divided party, couldn’t decide on candidate, lost badly in 1984 and 88)
Jesse Jackson African American candidate

Question 2

Regrouping of democrats

Answer 2

Formed Democratic Leadership Council to revitalise party

‘New Democrat Ideology’ promoted by Chairman of the Council in 1990, Bill Clinton

Question 3

What did the New Democrat ideology believe?

Answer 3

Accepted need for low taxes and low fed intervention
‘New Covenant’ and ongoing change: replacing policies that weren’t working
(Generally more conservative)
Stressed need for healthcare

Question 4

Other changed to political environment under Reagan

Answer 4

Business back into govt
Businesses were bigger
Sponsorship of campaigns

Question 5

Renewed public interest in politics?

Answer 5

No, voter eligibility decreased

Viewing figures of debates fell- part from Reagan Carter debates

Question 6

Clinton

Answer 6

Essentially continued from Reagan

Attempted and failed to reform healthcare