[t-dude]

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."

[Hazwaste]

I may be wrong, but wasn’t it “Reagan Blue” back then?

[Wee-Weed Up]

The main difference is, now there’s a 24 hour news cycle along with the internet full of bloggers. Lies and hate can be spread a lot easier now than they could be then.

[Servant of the Cross]

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."

And everyone tends to forget the past of 1980 - President Ronald Reagan was the underdog, who was not electable, too extreme, an actor - and the 'sensible' George H.W. Bush was the right candidate. If not for one pivotal evening in New Hampshire, Ronald Reagan may not have won the nomination.

I Am Paying For This Microphone, Mr. Breen!

Ronald Reagan Reflects on the 1980 Primaries

[jwparkerjr]

Frankly I would risk an Obama re-election just to see the liberal heads that would explode if Sarah Palin were to end up being the GOP standard bearer!