Reagan and the age issue

Subscribe for more videos : Check out my website: Like my page on Facebook: Follow me on Twitter: @DougWead Here was that hilarious moment when Ronald Reagan, with one line, ended the 1984 presidential election contest. Ronald Reagan had done poorly in the previous debate. In his final summation he stumbled badly and did not finish in time and had to cut it short, incomplete. Reagan had been a professional speaker for many years and understood timing and had practiced for hours. It was inconceivable that he would mess up his answer. The only explanation for the lapse was his age and growing heart condition which would account for less blood flow to the brain. It was a startling thought for the nation. Reagan consulted with his wife, Nancy Reagan, and campaign team, including Michael Deaver, and he brought back Jim Baker to help. But alone, with
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