I know all I need to know about him. When I did my search for his comments, I was amazed at how often he was referenced on Stormfront and by David Duke. I think that says it all right there. The people who call him an inspiration and call him the "quintessential" Christian are white supremacists and anti-Semites. That should tell you all you need to know about Swaggart.
I live in Louisiana. I know all about David Duke. He also quoted Reagan extensively. He also became a registered Republican and ran for Governor on the Republican ticket.
I guess that tell us all we need to know about Reagan and Republicans.