“The President's political travel is going to get blamed (and probably rightly) for a share of this downturn.”
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Look at the declining television coverage. Look at the declining voting rate. Economics and economic news is what moves the country now, not politics.
Many citizens see all the leadership of these large institutions together in a conspiracy against them rather than in any adversary relationship with each other.
I think we need one recognized, respected public figure to make a tough, blunt statement on just what Reagan's record is and what he might do to the country, let alone the Republican Party before Christmas.
Research has shown that the perceived style of leadership is by far the most important thing to most voters in evaluating officeholders and candidates.