Gore VidalAs the age of television progresses the Reagans will be the rule, not the exception. To be perfect for television is all a President has to be these days.
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As the age of television progresses the Reagans will be the rule, not the exception. To be perfect for television is all a President has to be these days. It is true that President Reagan put on a film and live TV show in order to boost his popularity and get re-elected. But, he was also an actor and had more than enough experience with cameras and public relations.
It was all just a matter of timing and how well he could present himself on the big screen. Therefore, his lack of focus on his own life and public image did not hurt him in the end.
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