Source: Law & Liberty
by Anthony Eames
“For a president dubbed the ‘Great Communicator,’ it is remarkable how little consensus exists concerning Ronald Reagan’s record. Two new entries into the Reagan imaginary, Max Boot’s weighty biography of the 40th president and the new Ronald Reagan biopic starring Dennis Quaid, have reminded readers and filmgoers of the enduring Reagan enigma that continues to occupy a place of debate in conservative politics and American culture. They each present a vastly different interpretation of Reagan: Boot styles the Gipper as a pragmatic governor and president, who rhetorically promoted extreme political views …. Quaid’s cinematic portrayal shows Reagan as a hero in a fallen world, deeply committed to values rooted in his midwestern upbringing that would ultimately win the Cold War for the United States and restore American morale and economic vitality.” (12/04/24)