Reagan in 1980 and 1984 ran on basically five issues: Win the Cold War (leading foreign policy concern) and stop appeasing Iran. Cut taxes, cut regulations and get the economy rolling, post-Carter’s disaster. Make government smaller and therefore more competent. Build up (be proud of) the military. Morning in America. Trump 2016 says: Win the war on terrorism (leading foreign policy concern) and stop appeasing Iran. Cut taxes and regulations and get the economy rolling, post-Obama’s disaster. Make government competent (smaller). Build up (be proud of) the military. Make America great again!