No one can speak for Reagan...
Reagan's own very Conservative Son has endorsed Newt Gingrich.
Newt worked with Reagan personally and continues to support his ideals.
Newt earned his PhD at 28. Rush is a high school graduate. Neither backgrounds matter other than in relation to respect. Rush refuses to respect a Conservative Candidate who worked with Reagan, knew Reagan, and is endorsed by Ronald Reagan's son.
There was a recent picture of the Republican Candidates hovering around Nancy Reagan. Notice, Newt is to the side. Yet they set up the photo for the front runners at the time and Michelle is leaning in towards Nancy in order to garner more attention.
Look at Newt. He is comfortable with the picture, not trying to steal the limelight away from Romney, yet Newt has known Ronald Reagan and Nancy since the 1980’s. You would think out of respect, the other candidates would acknowledge Newt's history with the Reagan's. But they didn't and Newt wasn't bothered by it.
It shows that NEWT is an every day American who has more in Common with the great Presidents of our Country like Washington, Jefferson and Reagan than the current wannabee’s.
Romney is trying to steal the lime light. But in most scenarios, Reagan has most in common with Gingrich.