Reagan vs. Clinton

[Derek]

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Reagan 446
Clinton 92

Clinton wins barely in Arkansas, Rhode Island, Maryland, Hawaii, Minnesota, New York, Massachusetts. and D.C.

[Derek]

Reagan 57
Clinton 42

[Derek]

That's certainly true. I was just going by the 1988 map and times. I really don't think Clinton holds a candle to Reagan in terms of Charisma or appeal though.

[Derek]

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Clinton wins some close battlegrounds plus his homestate of Arkansas. I really don't think he held a candle to Reagan in speaking enough to make much of an electoral difference.

Reagan wins 58-42

[Derek]

I just think that Clinton's extramarital affairs and background would've been more exposed against Reagan.

[Derek]

He admitted to affairs before being elected in 1992. Conservatives would play up the moral and social issues. Also what year are we talking about? I was imagining a 1988 scenario where Clinton isn't known well and Reagan is at a 68% approval rating. After both had been president say now for example, then Reagan would win by a moderate margin like Obama.

[Derek]

Right what I'm saying is that in 1998 he admitted to having affairs prior to his presidency. Many Americans won't vote for that. The economy does play a big factor but then the question isn't answerable. With circumstances the way they were in 1988, if Bush can go above 400, then Reagan could go above 500 even against Clinton.

[Derek]

Clinton knew about the Oklahoma City bombing but wasn't sofisticated enough to respond in time. The ppl at Waco were innocent but framed by the liberal media.