Despite all those theories that America has moved beyond the small-government ideas that Ronald Reagan ran on, a recent poll indicates that his most famous quote still resonates with the public:
In his first inaugural address, President Ronald Reagan delivered a line succinctly capturing the sentiment that elected him: “Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.”
A generation later, that attitude still resonates with a solid majority of Americans. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 59% of voters agree with Reagan, and just 28% disagree.
Support is found across a wide range of political and demographic groups. Sixty-seven percent (67%) of men agree with Reagan, as do 52% of women. A majority of voters in all age and income groups agree.
If I were Bob Barr, I’d take this poll and run with it.
It’s no theory. Just look at the bastard document of Viet Dinh and move forward.