Postponing the social agenda: Reagan's strategy and tactics
- 1 December 1984
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Western Journal of Speech Communication
- Vol. 48 (3) , 262-276
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10570318409374161
Abstract
This article examines Reagan's strategy and tactics for delaying implementation of the social issues agenda. The author argues that despite criticisms from both the left and right Reagan does believe in the social issues agenda, has not modified or abandoned it, and will, in due time, continue to pursue it. The article focuses on the strategy Reagan is following, the exigencies this strategy has created, and the argumentative tactics employed to meet these exigencies. The essay concludes with a prediction of the possible outcomes to which Reagan's strategy is likely to lead.Keywords
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