Reagan to Clinton Administrations

National Rifle Association

Shooting and marksmanship organization became more political after Gun Control Act of 1968, most members considered conservative, supported Reagan in 1980 election

Moral Majority

Advance Christian social values in response to 1960s-70s social and cultural transformations.

Mainly composed of fundamentalist Christians favored a strict interpretation of the Bible and a socially conservative, anti-Communist agenda.

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Heritage Foundation

A non-profit lobbying group intended to promote conservative policies based on free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, values and strong national defense