1984 United States elections

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:campaigns gptkb:Bob_Beckel
Focus on social issues
gptkbp:community_impact Calls for change in Democratic leadership
Celebrations in Republican circles
Set precedent for future Republican dominance
gptkbp:demographics Predominantly white voters
Increasing minority participation
gptkbp:economic_impact Strengthened party base
gptkbp:election_year gptkb:battle
538
High voter engagement
Reagan re-elected
Long lines at polling places
Reagan's policies credited for victory
gptkbp:held_in November 6, 1984
gptkbp:historical_context Cold War era
gptkbp:historical_debate Three presidential debates held
gptkbp:historical_significance Influenced 1988 election dynamics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1984 United States elections
gptkbp:issues gptkb:Social_issues
gptkb:National_security
gptkb:Economic_recovery
Healthcare policy
Tax reform
gptkbp:key_issues gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:financial_services_company
Social security
Defense spending
gptkbp:key_people gptkb:David_Wilhelm
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive coverage of debates
gptkbp:military_strategy Optimism and economic recovery
gptkbp:notable_allies gptkb:Edwin_Meese
gptkb:Michael_Deaver
gptkbp:notable_event First female vice presidential candidate nominated by a major party
gptkbp:notable_inductees gptkb:Sir_Ronald_Reagan
gptkb:George_H._W._Bush
gptkb:Walter_Mondale
gptkb:Geraldine_Ferraro
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Hawaii
gptkb:Minnesota
gptkbp:outcome Reagan's landslide victory
gptkbp:political_party Won the presidency
Lost the presidency
Reassessment of party strategies
gptkbp:political_position Conservative resurgence
gptkbp:president gptkb:James_Baker
gptkb:George_H._W._Bush
gptkb:Geraldine_Ferraro
gptkb:battle
Above 50% during election year
gptkbp:rating Below 40% during election year
gptkbp:significance Largest electoral margin since 1820
gptkbp:themes gptkb:Morning_in_America
gptkbp:voter_turnout gptkb:13
525
53.5%
58.8%
40.6%
One of the highest in the 1980s
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:1982_midterm_elections
gptkb:1982_Midterm_Elections
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5