[guitarplayer1953]

I have asked several of my friends who lived through the Carter years and when R.R. was elected did the new president blame Carter for the economy and what he inherited? And I have received a resounding no R.R. did what it took to get the country back on track and never blamed Carter for the mess he inherited.

[Question Liberal Authority]

I don't recall Reagan having too many unkind words to say about any specific person. Even when campaigning, he'd usually stick to the abstract, as in "my opponent" or "the other party". Also, Reagan constantly talked about the greatness and opportunity of America.

Other presidents were snippy and short tempered, but not to this degree. Nixon kept score and called people out by name. Clinton did the same thing. LBJ and Carter could be real unpleasant. Teddy Roosevelt was absolutely brutal toward Taft, but only after he left office.

[Western Phil]

I remember presidents back to Truman. I do not recall one that did not accept where he was and go from there. Not one blamed the previous president for everything.