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14
People
6
Organizations
2
Locations
2
Events
2
Relationships
4
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Political newsletter / economic report
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Summary
This document is page 2 of a political newsletter from Laffer Associates, updated July 6, 2016. The author (likely Arthur Laffer) draws parallels between the 1980 Reagan campaign and the 2016 Trump campaign, arguing that establishment skepticism in 2016 mirrors the doubts surrounding Reagan in 1980. The text criticizes the 2016 Democratic platform, specifically Bernie Sanders' socialist policies, while advocating for supply-side economics.
People (14)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Arthur Laffer | Author (Implied) |
Author of the report (Laffer Associates); referred to by George H.W. Bush as the 'Voo-Doo Economist'; Yale alumnus.
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| Ronald Reagan | Former US President |
Central figure of the historical comparison; 1980 election winner.
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| George H.W. Bush | Former US President/VP |
Referred to as George Herbert Walker Bush; apologized to author for 'Voo-Doo Economist' remark.
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| Donald Trump | 2016 Presidential Candidate |
Compared to Reagan; 2016 Republican nominee.
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| Bernie Sanders | 2016 Presidential Candidate |
Described as 'wild-eyed, septuagenarian Socialist'; criticized for 'free lunch' policies.
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| John Anderson | Former Congressman/Candidate |
Ran as independent in 1980; from Illinois.
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| Jimmy Carter | Former US President |
Defeated by Reagan in 1980.
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| Gerald Ford | Former US President |
Establishment choice for Reagan's VP in 1980.
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| Barry Goldwater | Senator |
Described as 'cool at best' to Reagan presidency.
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| James Carville | Political Strategist |
Quoted in section header regarding 1992 election.
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| Jim Gilmore | Candidate |
Mentioned as part of the range of Republican candidates in 2016.
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| Martin O'Malley | Candidate |
Democrat who exited race (referred to as O'Malley).
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| Jim Webb | Candidate |
Democrat who exited race (referred to as Webb).
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| Lincoln Chafee | Candidate |
Democrat who exited race (referred to as Chafee).
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Organizations (6)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Laffer Associates |
Header organization, likely publisher of the document.
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| Republican Party |
Political party discussed throughout.
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| Democratic Party |
Political party discussed throughout.
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| Walmart |
Mentioned regarding the Walton family and wages.
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| Gallup |
Polling organization cited in footnote.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Source of the document stamp (HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025297).
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Timeline (2 events)
Locations (2)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
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Location of the 1980 Republican convention.
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Home state of John Anderson.
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Relationships (2)
Both attended Yale ('fellow Yalies'); worked together on Reagan campaign committee.
Goldwater's career 'owed so much' to Reagan, but Goldwater was 'cool at best' to Reagan presidency.
Key Quotes (4)
"George Herbert Walker Bush sat next to me and lightly apologized for referring to me as the 'Voo-Doo Economist.'"Source
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"The Reagan saga of 1980 seems a lot like the Trump story today."Source
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"The Walton family was singled out as the perfect example of what’s wrong with America"Source
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"Who doesn’t love Bernie Sanders? Or, as his throngs of acolytes scream, who doesn’t 'feel the Bern?'"Source
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Quote #4
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