America the conservative? Not so much

If you want proof that America is a conservative country, Ronald Reagan provides it. Once seen as a reactionary nincompoop, he’s probably the most respected president of the last 50 years. Highways and buildings bear his name. Republicans compete to see who can lavish the most praise on him.

It’s not really surprising that Barack Obama has paid tribute to Reagan on the approach of his centennial. What’s surprising is that Obama did it in the 2008 presidential campaign — during the Democratic primaries.