“I can’t believe I am saying this, because I was a proud member of the anyone-but-Romney camp, but ... he has more than a little Reagan in him.”
Me too. I supported Perry in the primaries. I thought I was the only one noticing this about Romney but I’ve read a lot of other comments like yours - he IS surprisingly Reagan-like.
Romney is polished and well spoken. The contrast between him and Obama couldn’t be any more defined.
Look, I see the Reaganesque elements these days as well.
Two things about that:
It isn’t surprising in this respect...in some respects WE ARE ALL REAGANS NOW. We stand on his shoulders. There is just no doubt about it.
Second, I would bet you that Romney has spent a lot of time studying Reagan’s speeches and debates. And has probably talked to those who were close to Reagan the communicator.
Romney is impressively prepared.