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%. So he had a huge letdown that year. Yeah. Go back to 88, where Bush 41 is Reagan's vp. He wins with 49%. Bob Dole 21% Pat Robertson 19%, Jack Kemp. (23:31–23:38)
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Asserts that Ronald Reagan received 55%, John Connolly 30%, and George H.W. Bush 15% in the 1980 South Carolina Republican primary.
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