I don't think it's just Reagan nostalgia, although that might be part of it. I just don't think must reasonable people can stomach the idea of a President Kerry, especially when we're at war. He would pretty much guarantee that we would start running our international affairs through the UN. As bad as it gets for Bush in the polls, Kerry never really seems to reap a benefit.

I think Reagan nostalgia is part of it. But Reagan's death might have also sharpened the contrast between W. and Kerry ever so much more.

Kerry's voting record in the last 24 years stands in even starker relief now. And that is something the Kerry Kamp is really wishing they could continue to gloss over.

Too bad.

I have to admit I've been smiling to myself over this turn of events all weekend.

The media, as evidenced by front page articles in our local fishwrap, has already begun to deconstruct the Reagan presidency and play down the positive effects of the coverage of his national farewell. I picked up the paper this morning and said to my wife, "Well, that didn't take long."