Yes, TV made it so and the Internet just ups the familiarity. Who you’d want to have over for a BBQ 5 days a week is becoming the standard.
Ronnie understood politics is show business, but too many people want to overlook that. Both the right core principles and a compelling presence are what we should be looking for.
Perfectly put. Reagan played the part of President, perhaps better than anyone in the modern area. And, that's not a pejorative statement. It's a nod to Reagan's unparalleled ability to communicate and inspire the "every man".