I watched it this weekend and found it a fascinating and fair look at the former president. Not a smear job, but not a whitewash either. Three thoughts:
- Even though they all worship him, there's no one like Reagan on the Republican side now, in terms of optimism or political skill. Not even close.
- Glad it didn't soft-pedal the role "Rocky IV" played in the end of the Cold War.
- Could you imagine if something like Iran Contra happened with Obama? He'd be impeached the next day, with Reagan worshippers leading the charge.
Posted by Stephen Silver at February 28, 2011 12:01 AM