“Reagan himself supported Republican candidates who were not allies on all issues. He supported pro-choice candidates.”
“I understand that. Many of our libertarian FRiends are pro-choice to this very day. But they retain a respect toward the pro-lifers that is entirely different from the disdain shown by the moderate/liberal pro-choice movement. “
I am not talking about libertarians, I am talking about Reagan’s support for moderate pro-choice Republicans, like New Jersey’s Milicent Fenwick:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millicent_Fenwick
Reagan supported her, and she was more squishy than McCain by far. Think of another Olmypia Snowe type.
Sorry, I see what you are driving at. It makes little difference though, as Reagan Conservatism was still coalescing. I doubt very much that he would step on the pro-lifers now.