We can agree or disagree with President Reagan's politics but let's try to not put too much focus on our particular political beliefs and instead try to look at the 1980s through a historical lens. What was new about the Reagan presidency and the conservative movement he became the leader of? Was what happened during the 1980s a revolution? What type of change took place, if any?

 

The 1980's Republican movement under Reagan can definitely be deemed a revolutionary time period in my opinion. Under Reagan there were several constraints that the government and the Republican Party faced. However, President Reagan was able to connect with Republicans and Democrats by putting in place changes that were not typical for Republican presidents. This brought upon a change that all presidents after Reagan would define as bipartisanship. President Reagan believed strongly in reaching across the isle. To make those that doubted him believers, he created a great deal of formalities that would draw the interest of Republicans and Democrats alike. In during so, he passed tax cuts, public reform, and financial bills that helped lower wage workers and created for the first time a true defined spotlight on middle class blue collar workers. By doing these things President Reagan redefined financial markets throughout the world and brought about a new outlook that was positive for all Americans.