You're right about Reagan ignoring the MSM. But what he did so well that W doesn't is communicate and connect with the people OVER the din of the press.
God, I miss that man.
Nobody, I mean nobdody is as good as GWB, one on one with people. And don't forget, Reagan was an actor for just about 40 years. Reagan did not have to deal with all of the mess that GWB does.Just my cents.