The Also-Rans
Mark A. Lempke explores what losing presidential candidates can tell us about United States history. There's a lot more than elections here; we'll explore U.S. culture, religion, politics, and society along the way. Intended for politics nerds, history buffs, and all those who have suffered some kind of humiliating defeat.
The Also-Rans
Episode 8: Liberalism on the Fritz
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Mark A. Lempke
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Season 1
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Episode 8
It was the first presidential election of my lifetime-- and a resounding victory for Ronald Reagan and conservatism. But what about the man underneath the landslide? We'll explore Walter Mondale-- the first modern vice-president and the exemplar of Midwestern liberalism, with help from Jeffrey Bloodworth of Gannon University.