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Dems Nostalgic for Reagan Era

Posted Oct 6, 07 11:57 AM CDT in US,  Arts & Living,  Politics 

(Newser) – As President Bush's popularity among congressional Democrats plummets amid a storm of threats and vetoes, some have grown nostalgic for a bygone era—the Reagan era. "I never thought I'd say this, but I long for the pragmatism of Ronald Reagan," said Rep. Rahm Emanuel. Aided by a healthy dose of relativism, the Gipper is making a comeback, Politico writes.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid recently lauded the "Reagan theory of diplomacy" over Bush's "rattling sabers." Al Gore cited Reagan's signing a ban on CFCs. Others recall his leadership skills. But not all Democrats have come around: "I think Bush may be the worst president I've seen … but it doesn't make me nostalgic for Reagan," Rep. Henry Waxman said.

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Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan waving from the limousine during the Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C. on Inauguration Day, 1981. Democrats have been openly praising Reagan lately, a sign of increasing...   (Public Domain)
"I never thought I would say this, but I long for the pragmatism of Ronald Reagan," Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.) told reporters, in response to an anticipated veto from Bush.   (Getty Images)
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., right, listens as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., left, speaks to reporters after their meeting with President Bush regarding Iraq at the White House in...   (Associated Press)
President Reagan Toasts Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser at a White House State Dinner in the State Dining Room, 1981.   (Public Domain)
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