# Quote — Dave Barry, Dave Barry Slept Here

> In 1980 the Democrats were pretty much stuck with Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale, who ran under the slogan "Four More Years?" The Republicans, meanwhile, had a spirited primary campaign season, which came down to a duel between Reagan and George Herbert Walker Norris Wainright Armoire Vestibule Pomegranate Bush IV, who had achieved a distinguished record of public service despite having a voice that sounded like he had just inhaled an entire blimp-load of helium.

- Author: [Dave Barry](https://www.leafyquotes.com/dave-barry.md)
- Book: [Dave Barry Slept Here](https://www.leafyquotes.com/dave-barry/dave-barry-slept-here.md)
- Page: 167
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> So there's no question about it: by the mid-fifties, America was definitely in a Golden Era, an era of excitement and opportunity for all citizens, regardless of race or creed or color, unless the person happened to be black. Then there was a problem.

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