[Reagan Man]

Reagan was better then Bush43 on domestic issues. Reagan was faced with the worst economic conditions since the Great Depression. Reagan reduced inflation and interest rates from double digit numbers, and created some 18-20 million new jobs durting his years in office. Reagan also cut discreationary spending over his first three years in office.

According to the Tax Foundation, Bush43`s three efforts at tax relief --- The Economic Growth and Tax Reform Reconciliation Act of 2001; The Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002; The Jobs and Growth Tax Relief and Reconciliation Act of 2003 --- combined, exceeded Reagan's Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981. When you include Reagan's Tax Reform Act of 1986, in many aspects, its a draw on the impact level to taxpayers. Both Presidents have done the right thing on taxes. They both have a good record.

Spending is a different story altogether.

[Howlin]

Of course, you're looking at Reagan in hindsight; let's wait 20 years and see what they say about Bush, okay?

[Ethrane]

WRT spending, do not forget that Bush43 is fighting a war right now, which costs boo-koo bucks.

The Republican Convention will not be held for the purpose of solidifying the conservative right vote...it will be about attracting the swing vote.

Ah-nold will help in this regard.