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Reagan was conservative in the sense that he kept his old liberalism. He admired Franklin Roosevelt and wanted the government to provide relief to people who truly needed help. He was in favor of jobs programs. As he put it, he did not leave the Democratic Party-- they left him. BY the time he became President his philosophy of government was conservative. However, he was pragmatic with his conservatism and willing to compromise when needed. He was more conservative before he became President. As president, I would call him a pragmatist . He was willing to make concessions to get legislation passed and his "Reaganomics" economic theory was not at all conservative.
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∙ 8y agoAt first he was a Hollywood liberal, but as he saw the effects of liberal, socialist, and communist ideas be became more conservative and then he went on to became one of the most conservative US presidents in history.
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∙ 11y agoHe was a conservative who spent like a liberal
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∙ 15y agoFord was a stalwart Republican, so he leaned toward the conservative side, as opposed to being classed as a liberal.
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∙ 9y agoWhen Ronald Reagan switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party in 1962, he was quoted to have said, "I didn't leave the Democratic Party, they left me."
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Was Ronald Reagan a liberal or a conservative?
He was a conservative who spent like a liberal
Are Reagen Democrats fiscally liberal?
Democrats who supported US President Ronald Reagan were fiscally conservative. They did also, modify their liberal social beliefs to a certain degree.
Who led the re energized conservative movement of the 1980?
Ronald Reagan
Who led the political conservative of the 1980?
Ronald Reagan
Was Ronald Reagan a demacrot?
In the beginning, yes he was a Democrat. He supported FDR and the new deal, but during the 1950s, he switched from his liberal ideas and became conservative. He was a Republican when he entered the Presidency.
How did the Supreme Court change as a result of Ronald Reagan's presidency?
It became more conservative.
What degrees did Ronald Reagan have and what did he studied in school?
Ronald Reagan graduated with a liberal arts degree from Eureka College in 1932. He majored in economics and sociology.
Which of these political labels most closely fits Ronald Reagan's reputation?
Conservative
Who is Michael Reagan?
Michael Reagan is an American conservative political commentator and the son of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan. He is also a former radio talk show host and an author. He is known for his conservative views and advocacy for limited government and free-market principles.
How did the supreme court change as a of Ronald Reagan's presidency?
It became more conservative-apex
How did the supreme court as a result of Ronald Reagan's presidency?
It became more conservative-apex
What did Ronald Reagan study at Eureka Collage?
Eureka was a small liberal arts church-sponsored college and Reagan got a liberal arts degree with a concentration in economics and sociology.
