Going forward it's an important question? How can that be when the question is based on a false premise?
Reagan was a PRINCIPLED Conservative. That is indisputable.
Donald Trump is not.
That's not a slam or insult towards Trump, it's just a statement of fact.
Now, is Trump appealing to the same voting block that Reagan used to? YES. Why is that? Easy: After nearly 7 years of Obama tearing this country apart at its seams, American's are desperate for someone to come along and tell us that we can be great again. In that respect, it's 1979-1980 all over again.
Trump is the ONLY CANDIDATE voicing that. He's also the only candidate giving voice to the things that are frankly pissing American's off.
That doesn't make Trump into Reagan or even a Conservative.
It does make Trump a very smart campaigner who understands how to brand his message and make it resonate. That's exactly what Trump's doing. Just look at how he says things today vs. 30 days ago. He's refining himself.
Yes, Trump is a fast learner.
When Hugh Hewitt asked him the gotcha questions about naming leaders of terrorist groups, Trump should learn from Reagan.
When asked similar question during his campaign, Reagan’s answer “When I am inaugurated, I do not need to know their names. They need to know MY name!”
Reagan was a master of one liners.