Reagan was a rare example of a top politician whose kids openly disagreed with him. Wish it happened more often, but that's not how it works. The media's feudal-style practice of extending the president's exalted status to his whole family (First Lady, First Daughter, First Son) reflects how a president's family is usually content to bask in the glory of his office.
I can understand someone's spouse or kids looking up to them, but, really - should any politician deserve hero worship the way they do today?
Not to my mind. I’m certain about Hunter and Chelsea - how were Ron and Patti immune?
Reagan was a rare example of a top politician whose kids openly disagreed with him. Wish it happened more often, but that's not how it works. The media's feudal-style practice of extending the president's exalted status to his whole family (First Lady, First Daughter, First Son) reflects how a president's family is usually content to bask in the glory of his office.
As do I. Dare I hope Sasha and Malia have what it takes?