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Mario Cuomo V.  Ronald Reagan: Lion V. Gipper

Two political campaigns, albeit both losing, two political icons, one national and one partisan. and two speeches. Up first Mario Cuomo at age 52 in 1984, video:

Next, Ronald Reagan at age 53 in 1964, video:

Compare and contrast, funny Cuomo’s speech is the singular speech for which is noted In contrast, Reagan’s speech was neither his best, nor most remembered.  Cuomo’s speech marked his political peak.  Reagan’s his national political debut.  Cuomo spent his speech attacking straw men and attributing evil thoughts to those dastardly republicans.  Reagan was simply Reagan.  Well done Mr. President.