OPINION: The lesson we can learn from when Ronald Reagan toasted Jimmy Carter
As with most situations in his life, when Reagan took personal command, things turned out just fine. The debate was Reagan’s first actual introduction to the country at large. The American people liked what they saw and rewarded him with an historic landslide victory over Carter on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.in Atlanta, Georgia on October, 1986 in Atlanta on October, 1986.
He delved into the substance of his remarks saying,"None of us today need feel any urge, in the name of good will, to downplay our differences. On the contrary, in a certain sense we can be proud of our differences, because they arise from good will itself---for love of country; for concern for the challenges of our time; from respect for, and yes, even outright enjoyment of, the democratic processes of disagreement and debate."Reagan went ever further in his praise.
President Jimmy Carter and his Republican challenger, Ronald Reagan, shake hands as they greet one another before their debate on the stage of the Music Hall in Cleveland, Ohio.Finally, Reagan got an impish grin on his face and said,"And there’s only one thing left to say. From the 40th president to the 39th, Happy Birthday! And, Mr. President, if I could give you one word of advice: Life begins at 70." Again, the laughter was plentiful.
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