President Reagan and Vice President Bush at the 1984 Republican National Convention in Dallas In terms of electoral votes, this was the second-most lopsided presidential election in modern U.S. Mondale won 13 electoral votes from the District of Columbia and his home state of Minnesota, the latter by a 0.18% margin. Reagan won a landslide re-election victory, carrying 525 electoral votes, 49 states, and 58.8 percent of the popular vote. He also called for a nuclear freeze and ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. Mondale criticized Reagan's supply-side economic policies and budget deficits. The Reagan campaign produced effective television advertising and deftly neutralized concerns regarding Reagan's age. Thirty-six years later, in 2020, this record was surpassed by Donald Trump, at 74 years old, and Joe Biden, at 77. At 73, Reagan was, at the time, the oldest person ever to be nominated by a major party for president. Reagan touted a strong economic recovery from the 1970s stagflation and the 1981–1982 recession, as well as the widespread perception that his presidency had overseen a revival of national confidence and prestige. representative Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate, the first woman to be on a major party's presidential ticket. senator Gary Hart, activist Jesse Jackson, and several other candidates in the 1984 Democratic primaries. Mondale faced a competitive field in his bid, defeating U.S. Bush faced only token opposition in their bid for re-nomination. Incumbent Republican president Ronald Reagan defeated Democratic former vice president Walter Mondale in a landslide victory. The 1984 United States presidential election was the 50th quadrennial presidential election held on Tuesday, November 6, 1984. Numbers indicate electoral votes cast by each state and the District of Columbia. Red denotes states won by Reagan/Bush and blue denotes those won by Mondale/Ferraro. This story has been updated with further responses.ĬNN’s Aaron Pellish and Devan Cole contributed to this report.Presidential election results map. “A true public servant who will be missed.” Lindsey Graham of South Carolina tweeted. “He served his country with great distinction and was passionate about his causes,” Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa called Mondale a great senator who “spoke the values of Minnesota & loved his state like I do Iowa.” Vice President, and promise to continue the fight for justice and civil rights.” Ilhan Omar of Minnesota said in a statement, adding, “We thank you, Mr. He was a champion of civil rights,” Democratic Rep. “Walter Mondale was a giant in Minnesota politics, an advocate for peace, fair housing, women’s rights and consumer protection for the better part of five decades in politics. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota said Mondale was “someone who always treated people with dignity and respect, and I was privileged to call him my friend and mentor.” Senator, Vice President, Democratic Presidential candidate and Ambassador – but because of the work that he did.”ĭemocratic Sen. “Mondale was a giant not only because of the positions he held – Minnesota Attorney General, U.S. Tina Smith of Minnesota said in a statement. “I loved Walter Mondale and I’m not the only one,” Democratic Sen. Several lawmakers on both sides of the aisle also expressed their condolences Monday. Hillary and I loved him and will miss him very much.” Michelle and I send prayers to his family.”Ĭlinton said on Twitter that Mondale “believed in the power of government to make a positive difference in people’s lives, and proved it at every stage of his remarkable career-with deep policy knowledge, a tireless work ethic, and uncommon decency. “In selecting Geraldine Ferraro, he also paved the way for (Kamala Harris) to make history. “Walter Mondale championed progressive causes and changed the role of VP-so leaders like could be the last ones in the room when decisions were made,” Obama tweeted. He later served as the US ambassador to Japan and the envoy to Indonesia under then-President Bill Clinton.Ĭlinton and former President Barack Obama also weighed in Monday, commemorating Mondale for his service. Ferraro of New York, as his running mate before ultimately falling short to Reagan. Mondale won the Democratic presidential nomination himself in 1984, and made history by naming a woman, US Rep. Rosalynn and I join all Americans in giving thanks for his exemplary life, and we extend our deepest condolences to his family.” Fritz Mondale provided us all with a model for public service and private behavior. Star Tribune/Getty Imagesįormer Vice President Walter 'Fritz' Mondale dead at 93Ĭarter’s statement Monday continued, “He was an invaluable partner and an able servant of the people of Minnesota, the United States, and the world. Mondale, photographed at his Mill District condo on Apin Minneapolis. MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 30, 2019: Former Vice President Walter F.
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