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Presidential Battle

Presidential Battle. Reagan vs. Clinton. Multiple meetings with Soviets to expedite end of Cold War Practiced “peace through strength” Re-established diplomatic relations with the Vatican. Signed NAFTA Practiced “forceful intervention” Non-responsive to Rwandan genocide.

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Presidential Battle

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  1. Presidential Battle

  2. Reagan vs. Clinton

  3. Multiple meetings with Soviets to expedite end of Cold War Practiced “peace through strength” Re-established diplomatic relations with the Vatican Signed NAFTA Practiced “forceful intervention” Non-responsive to Rwandan genocide Reagan vs. ClintonF. Policy Reagan wins because his policies were longer-lasting and have proven to be more popular with the people over time.

  4. Massive deficit spending Kept changing agenda Spent billions on failed “drug war” Balanced Budget and created surpluses Signed welfare reform Urged banks to ease up homeowner requirements Got most of his “promises” passed Reagan vs. ClintonD. Policy Clinton wins a close one here, largely on the budget issue.

  5. Nominated first woman to SC Fired over 11,000 people in the airline industry when they went on strike Willing to compromise when necessary White House organized, but “open” Appointed a cabinet that “looked” like America Largely “hands off” agency decisions Constant bickering with Congress WH Office unorganized and sloppy in 1st term Reagan vs. ClintonChief Executive Reagan takes this one easy. In addition to matching Clinton’s diversity, Reagan was more assertive in decisions and had a better relationship with congress.

  6. Proposed a massive defense initiative that failed (SDI) Potential involvement in Iran-Contra affair Heavily funded Dept. of Defense Slow to respond to crises in Africa and Balkans and Al-Qaeda Two blunders in using excessive force (Sudan, use of US w/ NATO) Reagan vs. ClintonCommander in Chief While neither is a stellar CiC, Reagan wins for being the least worst.

  7. Great communicator Popular among other nation’s leaders Enjoyed fairly high popularity ratings during presidency Has had a positive legacy Very popular while in office Impeached for sex scandal Image of “partier” Positive legacy, mainly for economic reasons Reagan vs. ClintonRep. of Nation Another VERY close one with Reagan eeking out Clinton. Can’t get past the impeachment.

  8. Totals • F. Policy: Reagan • D. Policy: Clinton • Chief Executive: Reagan • Commander In Chief: Reagan • Rep. of Nation: Reagan • WINNER: REAGAN

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