Read about the campaign rally Reagan used to open his general election campaign after the convention. Specifically the location and speech theme.
States Rights is literally an amendment in the constitution, and Reagan entire theme of the campaign was to reduce the size of the federal government. Reagan also did make America Great again after the previously terrible 12 years
The entire theme of the Reagan campaign was to end forced busing, pummel the druggies and college protesters, and reverse the feminist movement. Those are the only reasons he drew any support. Tax cuts were a reward for those who funded it.
No it wasnt
Tax Cuts, Being Tough on The Soviets were
The way you believe what you believe is less reason and logic and more dogma. I kinda doubt you could write a reasoned analysis against your own positions. Belief would stop you.