“Don’t let GOP Establishment naysayers fool you — Donald Trump is positioned to win a general election with the help of working class and independent voters attracted to his economic message. “
I agree. Reagan won also with the Dems voting for him too.
“I agree. Reagan won also with the Dems voting for him too.”
There is a yuuuuuuuge difference between the two, though. Reagan had an enormously popular base and widespread manufacturing and defense industry base support, was “The Great Communicator” AND had executive experience. His exposure through his representation of GE was probably more valuable than his hosting the TV show or B movies. Plus, he was a self deprecating man, firm, but with a terrific sense of humor.
He applied to an exclusive CC in Los Angeles and during the interview was told that they suggested he apply to Lakeside, that they really didn’t have show business people in their membership, especially actors.
He smiled and said “you are obviously not familiar with my work.” He was ushered in almost on the spot.
I’m not slamming Trump. I think that Reagan’s breadth of experience and his charisma might not be matched anywhere in American history.