Reagan : les leçons d'une victoire

Abstract

Reagan: The Lessons of a Victory, by Marie-France Toinet President Reagan is deeply conservative, but he is also a realistic politician. During the electoral campaign, he was able to attract democratic voters who no longer had faith in Carter. The British experience does not bode well for the success of Reagan's economic program. A lot will depend on Congressional and public opinion's support. The initial trust which all presidents receive from the American public is superficial and temporary. The pseudo-movement toward conservatism of public opinion described by many observers is the result of too rapid analyses and incorrect interpretations. It applies only to the political class. If he is able to move the economy out of its "crisis", Reagan will have created a true republican "renaissance". Otherwise, American disinterest for the res publica can only increase.