Change is Changing Dec 2, 2008
Michael Reagan, the eldest son of Ronald Reagan, is heard daily by over 5 million listeners via his nationally syndicated talk radio program, The Michael Reagan Show. . (Townhall.com)
Giuliani's foes see abortion as chink in armor Dec 2, 2008
a presidential candidate and steadfast abortion opponent, said in last week s debate: I could, because I believe in the Ronald Reagan principle that somebody that s with you 80% of the time is not your enemy; that s your friend and that s our ally. The abortion credentials of potential Republican White House contender Fred Thompson came into question Tuesday when a survey filled out by his 1994 Senate campaign surfaced on the Internet. (Yahoo News -- Presidential Election 2000)
Hillary, yes; Bill, no Dec 2, 2008
Ed Rollins, who ran presidential bids for Republicans including Ronald Reagan and Huckabee, argued that independents are something she can focus on later ... Or as Land put it, There is nothing said about Palin that wasnt said about Ronald Reagan ... Time will tell, said Land, whether shes Ronald Reagan or Dan Quayle. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2nd-highest turnout ever for Ariz. election Dec 2, 2008
1 percent in 1980, when Ronald Reagan defeated President Jimmy Carter. The actual turnout was slightly higher than the 77. (AZCentral -- News)
'Let Them Buy Stocks'! Dec 2, 2008
" (Unlikely this go-round, given Mr. Obama's extreme popularity.) Here's what our readers will likely see on Jan. 20: Immediately after the swearing-in ceremony, the newly installed president and vice president (in this case Mr. Obama and Joseph R. Biden Jr.) will escort their predecessors (Mr. Bush and Dick Cheney) through a military cordon and out of the Capitol. Ever since Gerald R. Ford's departure in 1977, the former president and first lady then climb into a helicopter and fly away from... (Human Events Online)
Expert: Obama Can Find Billions in 'Bloated' Pentagon Dec 2, 2008
Lawrence Korb, a former assistant secretary of defense for Ronald Reagan and a fellow at the Center for American Progress, recommends to President-elect Barack Obama to shave off tens-of-billions of dollars each year by dumping Cold War weapons ... Lawrence Korb, a former assistant secretary of defense for Ronald Reagan and a fellow at the Center for American Progress, recommends to President-elect Barack Obama to shave off tens-of-billions of dollars each year by dumping some obsolete Cold War... (Newsmax)
Ted Kennedy, the champion Dec 1, 2008
When the conservative tide rolled in with Ronald Reagan, Kennedy came into his own as a new kind of opposition leader - a firmly liberal but supremely pragmatic legislator. He turned back Republican assaults on Social Security, legal aid, and voting rights. (Boston Globe)
GOP's path to victory still goes through God Dec 1, 2008
Shocking as it might be to some, conservatism did not start with Ronald Reagan. There is a rich and varied library of postwar writing by men such as , and , who were part of the traditionalist conservative school. (USA Today)
AP: Bush Facing Flood of Pardon Requests Dec 1, 2008
That is less than half as many as President Bill Clinton or President Ronald Reagan issued. Both were two-term presidents, like Bush. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
More of this story Dec 1, 2008
He also asked them to remember the words of former President Ronald Reagan when reflecting on that sacrifice. "You need to remember that freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction," quoted the general. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Obama-Economics Dec 1, 2008
Will he be remembered with the fondness lavished on Ronald Reagan, or the ill will which dogged Jimmy Carter. Various pundits have painted competing portraits of the President-to-be. (Townhall.com)
Obama's team full of familiar faces Dec 1, 2008
it is all one huge conspiracy that involves the media, president ronald reagan and president-elect barack obama ... it involves ronald reagan and barack obama--ideologies, political affiliation and the truth be damned. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Letters to the Editor Dec 1, 2008
Likewise, President Ronald Reagan dismantled our antitrust laws and promoted deregulation. The financial barons quickly took advantage of these freedoms as government and the public silently watched. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Letter from Washington Dec 1, 2008
Barack Obama won by about seven percentage points, more than Bill Clinton in his first victory, about the same as George H.W. Bush in 1988, and less than Ronald Reagan in 1980. The party lost almost two dozen House of Representatives seats and seven or eight Senate seats. (International Herald Tribune)
Telling tales Dec 1, 2008
Among other memorabilia which he proudly displays are a signed letter of congratulations from Ronald Reagan, a signed letter and photograph of Marilyn Monroe, and an autographed photo of J. Edgar Hoover. Will he ever write about the experiences that these pieces of history represent. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
President's pardon surprises Mo. man Dec 1, 2008
The president has granted just 171 pardons overall - less than half as many as the other most recent two-term presidents: Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan. The 1995 incident that changed the life of the farmer from the Charleston area of southeastern Missouri began when he noticed an increasing number of wild turkeys. (AZCentral -- News)
Free Speech Alliance Fights Return of the Censorship Doctrine Dec 1, 2008
But in the end Congressional Republicans ignored them and enabled Democrats and their allies, the compassionate conservatives" -- aka big government Republicans --, to grow government big enough to squeeze themselves out as the majority party. Talk radio remains conservatism s super-highway. It dominates the dial and has been the one public bastion of unfettered, undiluted conservative thought throughout these last dark days and years. This is precisely why the Left wants to shut it down by... (Human Events Online)
OBAMA'S TEAM: A diverse mix Dec 1, 2008
Holder, who was part of the team that helped Obama select his vice president, was also a federal judge appointed by Ronald Reagan on the District of Columbia bench. Napolitano is a former federal prosecutor who campaigned as "a conservative Democrat" for her first term as Arizona's chief executive. (USA Today)
For Obama, a chance to push big changes Nov 30, 2008
A half-century later, following a period of high inflation and stagnant growth under Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan did the same with deep tax cuts, deregulation, tight monetary policies, and a military buildup. Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, who has written biographies of FDR and Lincoln, said, "What happens in times of crisis is the president can mobilize the sentiment of the country in a way that goes over the natural competing interests in Congress and the smaller obstacles in the way of... (Boston Globe)
Broken Republican party must unite Nov 30, 2008
Bizarre as it seems, each group within this Balkanization of the GOP is united in the belief that Ronald Reagan is its standard bearer ... Ronald Reagan was not someone who found ways to disagree with you, but spent most of his life trying to find ways to agree with you ... That s what Ronald Reagan did as Ronald Reagan, citizen; as Ronald Reagan, governor of California; and as Ronald Reagan, president of the United States of America. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Colonel's Corner Nov 30, 2008
Then, in 1985 President Ronald Reagan, at the behest of then White House chief of staff Don Regan, met personally with the families of Americans taken hostage in Beirut. After hearing directly from the anguished wives, children and loved ones of those being held, we were ordered to "do what's necessary" to obtain their release. (Fox News)
AP: Obama's Coming to Washington, But Will He Go Out? Nov 30, 2008
Bush prefers spending time in Crawford, Texas, and President Ronald Reagan seemed far more content at his California ranch. George H.W. Bush also wasn't known for mixing with the locals, though he did put a Chinese restaurant on the map with frequent trips to the Peking Gourmet Inn in the suburb of Falls Church, Va. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
* Bush facing flood of pardon requests before end of term Nov 30, 2008
That is less than half as many as former presidents Bill Clinton or Ronald Reagan issued, both two-term presidents, like Bush. A pardon is an official act of forgiveness that removes civil liabilities stemming from a criminal conviction. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Privatizing Piracy Protection Nov 30, 2008
Then in 1985, President Ronald Reagan -- at the behest of his chief of staff, Don Regan -- met personally with the families of Americans taken hostage in Beirut. After hearing directly from the anguished wives, children and other loved ones of those being held, we were ordered to "do what's necessary" to obtain their release. (Townhall.com)
EUGENE ROBINSON: The blessing of life in 'interesting times' Nov 30, 2008
Ronald Reagan took office as the whole spectrum was moving to the right, and he pushed it further in that direction. Obama was elected as the spectrum was shifting back to the left, and he will try to give it a helping shove. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
CAL THOMAS: Entitlements rob us of a future Nov 30, 2008
Under Thatcher (and Ronald Reagan who cut taxes in America), boom times returned to Britain. More than just income taxes are going up, however. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
MTV to host inaugural ball in Washington for Obama Nov 30, 2008
The network announced Tuesday that it will host the "Be the Change Inaugural Ball" at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington on Jan. 20. The event will be televised live across MTV's many channels and platforms, including MTV and MTV.com. (USA Today -- Life)
LISD seeking names for two regional stadiums Nov 30, 2008
The stadium will be located between Vista Ridge High School and LISD's new Ronald Reagan Elementary, which opens in the fall of 2009. Leander ISD's board policy outlines the process for naming district facilities. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
North Bay's Brandy Haven Nov 30, 2008
Finally, Germain-Robin and Coale scored their biggest fan: then-President Ronald Reagan, who reportedly liked the stuff so much he reserved a number of barrels for the White House. (Word to President-elect Barack Obama: There's still one barrel left. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Bush administration dismantling environmental rules Nov 30, 2008
The prohibition against dumping mining waste into rivers and streams dates to the administration of President Ronald Reagan, who was not exactly an environmental radical. Loosened clean-air rules to make it easier to build power plants, refineries and chemical plants near national parks. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Missile Defense Director Moves to End Test Glitches Nov 30, 2008
The tests are part of an effort to construct a scaled-down version of the "Star Wars" network envisioned by President Ronald Reagan two decades ago. While Reagan imagined a shield against a massive Soviet attack, President Bush has pursued a more limited system aimed at thwarting a small number of ballistic missiles that might be fired at the United States not by a major power such as Russia or China but by a smaller adversary such as North Korea or Iran. (Yahoo News -- Missile Defense System)
Don’t sweat Fairness Doctrine’ flap Nov 30, 2008
Tom Johnston wrote on Nov 25, 2008 8:08 AM:" What? It's hard to know where to begin in refuting such a ridiculous editorial (one, I notice, that still has no name attached). But, let me try;So, what did the Fairness Doctrine do?First, it applied to the public airways only (basically, radio. It did/does not apply to cable tv). It required broadcasters to devote some of their airtime to discussing controversial matters of public interest, and to air contrasting views regarding those... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
All is not 'lost' Nov 30, 2008
"This generation of Americans," FDR told the 1936 Democratic convention, "has a rendezvous with destiny," the final three words later evoked by both Lyndon Johnson and Ronald Reagan. John F. Kennedy, in his 1961 inaugural address, said, "The torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans - tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage.". (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Discouraging donors is bad side effect of law Nov 29, 2008
Describing what is at the heart of what some Stewardson-Strasburg booster club parents recently discovered could involve a quote from Ronald Reagan: The most terrifying words in the English language are: I m from the government and I m here to help. As most Americans have experienced, government often can be a hindrance when it is intended to be a help. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
America's Shame Nov 29, 2008
Nov. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Leon Cooper's plane will arrive at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC on December 7, 2008. The World War II combat veteran is making the trip to meet with members of Congress, following up on his efforts for the past three years to have the US Government remove the garbage that litters Red Beach in Tarawa, the hallowed ground where hundreds of Americans died in the battle that came to be known as "Bloody Tarawa" -- three days of savagery where... (PR Newswire)
Broken Republican party must unite Nov 29, 2008
Bizarre as it seems, each group within this Balkanization of the GOP is united in the belief that Ronald Reagan is its standard bearer ... Ronald Reagan was not someone who found ways to disagree with you, but spent most of his life trying to find ways to agree with you ... That s what Ronald Reagan did as Ronald Reagan, citizen; as Ronald Reagan, governor of California; and as Ronald Reagan, president of the United States of America. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Fretting about Obama, our new Dear Leader Nov 29, 2008
Despite the election's progressive mandate, Obama is not what Ronald Reagan was to conservatives - he is not as much the product of a movement as he is a movement unto himself. He figured out that because many "progressive" institutions are merely Democratic Party appendages and not ideological movement forces, he could build his own movement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Politico reports Nov 29, 2008
not everybody is Ronald Reagan. God bless Obama to save the economy. (Harper's Magazine)
NOONAN: Turbulence Ahead... Nov 29, 2008
She was a special assistant to the president in the White House of Ronald Reagan. Before that she was a producer at CBS News in New York. (The Drudge Report)
Black Gipper? Nov 29, 2008
"But a black Ronald Reagan would be a precious gift to the nation.". CHOICE OF JOES. (Townhall.com)
Giuliani's foes see abortion as chink in armor Nov 29, 2008
a presidential candidate and steadfast abortion opponent, said in last week s debate: I could, because I believe in the Ronald Reagan principle that somebody that s with you 80% of the time is not your enemy; that s your friend and that s our ally. The abortion credentials of potential Republican White House contender Fred Thompson came into question Tuesday when a survey filled out by his 1994 Senate campaign surfaced on the Internet. (Yahoo News -- Presidential Election 2000)
Voice of experience says Bulldogs can win it Nov 29, 2008
Ronald Reagan was president. Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album had just hit the store's shelves and a postage stamp was only 20 cents. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Book Review: Softer side of Gerald Ford comes out in 'Write It When I'm Gone' Nov 29, 2008
He is our only president never elected to the office in his own right, yet he is one of the very few U.S. politicians who can claim to have defeated Ronald Reagan --- for the 1976 Republican presidential nomination. Ford, a U.S. Navy veteran, ended the military draft and pardoned thousands of Vietnam draft evaders who had fled to Canada, practically simultaneous to his pardon of Nixon. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Vision resurrected in Obama Nov 29, 2008
avee wrote on Nov 23, 2008 3:36 PM:" I had the good fortune to spend a little time in Budapest a couple years ago. The younger people there that I came in contact with loved Ronald Reagan and give him all the credit for freeing them from soviet, socialism / communism. The younger people were also trying to get rid of some of the leftover socialist policies ( ie: universal health care) as the old people who had grown older under the communists had no money or wealth and were totally dependent on... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
LISD seeking names for two regional stadiums Nov 29, 2008
The stadium will be located between Vista Ridge High School and LISD's new Ronald Reagan Elementary, which opens in the fall of 2009. Leander ISD's board policy outlines the process for naming district facilities. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Will Obama go out on the town in D.C.? Nov 29, 2008
Bush prefers spending time in Crawford, Texas, and President Ronald Reagan seemed far more content at his California ranch. George H.W. Bush also wasn't known for mixing with the locals, though he did put a Chinese restaurant on the map with frequent trips to the Peking Gourmet Inn in the suburb of Falls Church, Va. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Obama's coming to Washington, but will he go out? Nov 29, 2008
Bush prefers spending time in Crawford, Texas, and President Ronald Reagan seemed far more content at his California ranch ... President Ronald Reagan. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Obama's Pro-Growth Economic Team? Nov 29, 2008
But while FDR's big spending and regulating prevented economic recovery, John Kennedy and Ronald Reagan opted for across-the-board supply-side tax-rate reductions to get America moving again. Mr. Kudlow hosts CNBC's "Kudlow ny" and is a nationally syndicated columnist. (Human Events Online)
Ashamed of Republicans Nov 29, 2008
Point of fact wrote on Nov 28, 2008 9:34 AM:" Actually, it was Ronald Reagan who got the banking deregulation bandwagon rolling in 1986. ". seekingchange wrote on Nov 28, 2008 6:50 AM:" That's a good point about congress. I, like other Obama supporters, thought the Rebuplicans were in charge of congress. I think most people in the country believe that. How do we know where to put the blame? I voted for Obama looking for change, not more of the same! Since the election, I've made to a priority to... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
McCain/Palin Nov 29, 2008
Interestingly, at the GOP convention, Palin quoted a speech from Ronald Reagan about freedom. He was warning Americans that freedom is just one generation away from extinction. (Nogales International, AZ)
Broken Republican party must unite Nov 28, 2008
Bizarre as it seems, each group within this Balkanization of the GOP is united in the belief that Ronald Reagan is its standard bearer ... Ronald Reagan was not someone who found ways to disagree with you, but spent most of his life trying to find ways to agree with you ... That s what Ronald Reagan did as Ronald Reagan, citizen; as Ronald Reagan, governor of California; and as Ronald Reagan, president of the United States of America. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Once vilified, Volcker gains Obama's respect Nov 28, 2008
While Ronald Reagan remained silent as Volcker's policies sent his approval ratings tumbling, Reagan's aides were eager to remove him. He finally stepped down in 1987, to be replaced by Alan Greenspan. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Useless Knowledge: Presidential quirks, oddities Nov 28, 2008
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
GOP Strength Rests in Its Core Beliefs Nov 28, 2008
If the party of Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan wants to return to power, it must become the party of the 21st century. Right now, like then, we are conducting a detailed post-mortem to figure out what went wrong. (Townhall.com)
ESCONDIDO: Budget crisis prompts City Council to reconsider its pay raises Nov 28, 2008
Bonzo wrote on Nov 26, 2008 8:24 PM:"Trust But Verify", as the Great Ronald Reagan was known say. City of Escondido, FY 2007-08 Budget, General Fund Sources and Uses. (North County Times)
Vision resurrected in Obama Nov 28, 2008
avee wrote on Nov 23, 2008 3:36 PM:" I had the good fortune to spend a little time in Budapest a couple years ago. The younger people there that I came in contact with loved Ronald Reagan and give him all the credit for freeing them from soviet, socialism / communism. The younger people were also trying to get rid of some of the leftover socialist policies ( ie: universal health care) as the old people who had grown older under the communists had no money or wealth and were totally dependent on... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Eugene Robinson: These interesting times: Full of danger – but promise, too Nov 28, 2008
Ronald Reagan took office as the whole spectrum was moving to the right, and he pushed it further in that direction. Obama was elected as the spectrum was shifting back to the left, and he will try to give it a helping shove. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Fretting about Obama, our new Dear Leader Nov 28, 2008
Despite the election's progressive mandate, Obama is not what Ronald Reagan was to conservatives - he is not as much the product of a movement as he is a movement unto himself. He figured out that because many "progressive" institutions are merely Democratic Party appendages and not ideological movement forces, he could build his own movement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Missile Defense Director Moves to End Test Glitches Nov 28, 2008
The tests are part of an effort to construct a scaled-down version of the "Star Wars" network envisioned by President Ronald Reagan two decades ago. While Reagan imagined a shield against a massive Soviet attack, President Bush has pursued a more limited system aimed at thwarting a small number of ballistic missiles that might be fired at the United States not by a major power such as Russia or China but by a smaller adversary such as North Korea or Iran. (Yahoo News -- Missile Defense System)
The Reluctant CEO of the Year Nov 28, 2008
In Rivett's Toronto office, there is a limestone plaque that reads: "There's no limit to what a man can do or where he can go if he doesn't mind who gets the credit" a quotation often attributed to Ronald Reagan. Watsa gave one to all senior Fairfax executives. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Spacey lauded for theater work Nov 28, 2008
The network announced Tuesday that it will host the "Be the Change Inaugural Ball" at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington on Jan. 20. The event will be televised live across MTV's many channels and platforms, including MTV and ">MTV.com. The Viacom Inc.-owned network said the event will feature leading artists, celebrities and government officials. To celebrate the large youth voter turnout in the election, hundreds of young people will be chosen to attend... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Military reform 30 years on Nov 27, 2008
The proponents of change gained prominence in the 1980s due to the increases in military spending during the Ronald Reagan years. Their key members included retired US Air Force Colonel John Boyd, whose concept of the OODA (observation, orientation, decision and action) loop has spread well beyond the military realm to business and public administration. (Asia Times Online)
Broken Republican party must unite Nov 27, 2008
Bizarre as it seems, each group within this Balkanization of the GOP is united in the belief that Ronald Reagan is its standard bearer ... Ronald Reagan was not someone who found ways to disagree with you, but spent most of his life trying to find ways to agree with you ... That s what Ronald Reagan did as Ronald Reagan, citizen; as Ronald Reagan, governor of California; and as Ronald Reagan, president of the United States of America. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Once vilified, Volcker gains Obama's respect Nov 27, 2008
While Ronald Reagan remained silent as Volcker's policies sent his approval ratings tumbling, Reagan's aides were eager to remove him. He finally stepped down in 1987, to be replaced by Alan Greenspan. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Obama says change is in his vision - if not appointments Nov 27, 2008
"Yet he's raised questions about how much he can deliver on that promise given the long list of beltway insiders he's named, or signaled that he will name, to run his government.Among them:Former Clinton White House adviser Rahm Emanuel as White House chief of staff.Former Clinton Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers as chairman of the National Economic Council.Former Clinton lawyer Greg Craig as White House counsel.Former Treasury Department official and current New York Federal Reserve Bank... (Anchorage Daily News)
