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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan
I'd agree with you on the first Bush as he appeared to ride Reagan's coattails, but I couldn't disagree more with your assessment that Reagan was an awkward and uninspiring leader. I remember as early as the Carter administration and Reagan was my favorite president by far. It's not even close.
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Please note that I said became "increasingly awkward and inspiring" and applied that to the full 12 years of Reagan and Bush.
The shine was starting to come off of Reagan by 1987 what with Iran-Contra and (in hindsight) his illness and infirmity.