I realize this will surprise you Patrick1, but until about a week before the 1980 election, George Will didn't like Reagan either.
Patrick1. I don't want to call you dumb even though you exhibit all the traits, so let's just say you are the “least smart” person on FR.
Not so about the 1980 election.
In fact Will was trashed by Carter supporters and impugned by the media for helping candidate Reagan prepare for the Carter-Reagan debates.
This doesn’t mean that Will is reliable or even relevant these days.