Tipsheet ... But Reagan Was a Celebrity Matt Lewis | August 05, 2008 8:34 AM Advertisement The "unofficial" "grassroots" Obama forces hit back at the celebrity ad, arguing that Reagan was, himself, a celeb ...... Unlike some conservatives, I do not take this video -- or the comparison between Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan -- lightly. It is a very shrewd attempt to coopt Reagan's successes -- and may well convince Advertisement some voters who value symbolism ahead of substance. Of course, while Obama is, like the Gipper, a great communicator, there are many differences -- namely, substance. Reagan wasn't great because he was a great communicator, he was great because of his ideas and character. The ability to communicate helps tremendously, of course, but, it is the substance of a leader's ideas -- not merely their style -- that makes for a great leader. Join the conversation as a VIP Member Login to Leave a Comment Recommended Here's Another Kamala Clip That She Hopes Voters Never See Guy Benson Why One Name Being Considered for the Trump Assassination Attempt Task Force Is Causing Outrage Rebecca Downs Coup Upon Coup Upon Coup Victor Davis Hanson Kamala Harris' Roadmap to the White House Left Out a Very Crucial Aspect Sarah Arnold What Trump Told Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago Spencer Brown The Bloodless Coup of Joe Biden Will Not Work Out Well for Democrats Josh Hammer Trending on Townhall Videos Advertisement Trending on Townhall Media 1 Friday Funnies: Hilarious Parody Campaign Ad Beautifully Exposes Kamala's Monumental Flaws 2 Carville Warns Dems: 'The Ice Pick Cometh' 3 Here's Another Kamala Clip That She Hopes Voters Never See Advertisement Most Popular Why One Name Being Considered for the Trump Assassination Attempt Task Force Is Causing Outrage Coup Upon Coup Upon Coup Kamala Harris' Roadmap to the White House Left Out a Very Crucial Aspect What Trump Told Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago Here's Another Kamala Clip That She Hopes Voters Never See Guy Benson Advertisement
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