Reagan Knew How to Lead

Long-time political analyst Joe Klein hangs his hat at Time these days. See what he writes about leadership and Presidents Carter, Reagan and Obama.

I remember thinking, Poor Jimmy: history has led America to a rut, and we’ll never be as powerful as we once were. Reagan proved me young and foolish. Some of his achievements are illusory or attributable to Carter policies (as in economics), but the man knew how to lead.

I can’t say that for Obama. I sense that Panetta is right about his unwillingness to fight.

I give credit where due when a life-long liberal - Klein - admits Reagan could lead, while Carter and Obama could not.