Portrait Of An Election 1980 Presidential Campaign By Elizabeth Drew Reagan

Portrait Of An Election 1980 Presidential Campaign By Elizabeth Drew Reagan0-671-43034-3Portrait of an Election: The 1980 Presidential Campaign is a book by Elizabeth Drew, first published in 1981. It is a behind-the-scenes look at the 1980 presidential campaign, and it provides a detailed account of the strategies and tactics used by the candidates.The book begins with an overview of the political landscape in 1980. Drew argues that the election was a referendum on the Carter administration, and that the candidates were trying to appeal to a "disaffected public" that was looking for change.Drew then goes on to provide a detailed account of the campaigns of the three major candidates: Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and John Anderson. She discusses their strengths and weaknesses, their strategies and tactics, and their relationships with the media.Drew also provides insights into the role of money in politics, and she argues that the 1980 election was a turning point in the history of Ame