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President Donald Trump, right, finds himself in a situation similar to one President Ronald Reagan, left, once experienced. (Bachrach / Getty Images; Andrew Harnik / Getty Images)

Dems Successfully Ran Against Reagan in First Off-Year Elections, But Then the Economic Boom Took Hold

By Randy DeSoto November 6, 2025 at 3:00am

The magnitude of Republican losses in Tuesday’s elections, though primarily in blue states, is a reason for concern, but Ronald Reagan and the GOP found themselves in a very similar position early in his term.

The Democrats are, of course, trying to make it a referendum on President Donald Trump and the current state of the economy, particularly the high prices that he inherited from former President Joe Biden’s time in office.

Trump was elected to fix the problem last November, in a very similar fashion to the American people picking Ronald Reagan to do the same after four economically disastrous years under Democrat Jimmy Carter.

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Democrats, Donald Trump, Inflation, Ronald Reagan, The economy

Randy DeSoto

Contributing Journalist

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Randy DeSoto has written more than 3,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."

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Randy DeSoto wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.

Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.

Birthplace

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Nationality

American

Honors/Awards

Graduated dean's list from West Point

Education

United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law

Books Written

We Hold These Truths

Professional Memberships

Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars