Was it Reagan? Who wins South Carolina? Reagan. Reagan. Okay. Generally speaking, if you win two of the first three, you're the guy. You're gonna be the nominee. So, Reagan, that cycle in 1980, lost Iowa, but then won New Hampshire and South Carolina. 1988, who wins South Carolina? 88, was a Bush. Bush 41 with 49%. And by the way, 80. Reagan wins South Carolina, 55%, John Connolly 30% George Herbert Walker Bush 15%. (23:13–23:21)
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Asserts that Ronald Reagan lost the Iowa caucus but won the New Hampshire and South Carolina primaries in 1980.
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