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11. Reagan showed early signs of Alzheimers in his first debate with Mondale in 1984

Sat Jul 20, 2024, 05:43 PM

Jul 20

Just listen to him ramble and get lost in the weeds.
Reagan lost 9 points in the polls after that debate-- of course he had been up 20.

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For Gawd's sake! Reagan had Alzheimer's his second term! [View all] WVGIRL Jul 20 OP

Kick and SHOUT!!! Bluesaph Jul 20 #1

And Wilson was incapacitated his final year Doc Sportello Jul 20 #2

You said it yourself. 2nd term. After reelection jimfields33 Jul 20 #3

Oh. Thank you. Not surprised jimfields33 Jul 20 #12

I'm sorry sixth grade. jimfields33 Jul 20 #13

Um, IOKIYAR Stargleamer Jul 20 #4

Not sure that's the best analogy. TwilightZone Jul 20 #5

And look who the Republican's are running anglesphere Jul 20 #6

Don't forget TRAITOR. Patterson Jul 20 #8

He had early signs.... PCIntern Jul 20 #10

So.... Xolodno Jul 20 #14

That is correct... PCIntern Jul 20 #15

Next question... Xolodno Jul 20 #17