Debate & the Reagan Diaries

Watched the debate. (Horrible shock to see Olberman as the lead-in, what a snarky guy he is. And with Chris Matthews hosting a debate it's a wonder anyone can get a word in edgewise.) Romney helped himself, Giuliani did Ok, as did McCain. The setting at the Reagan Library made me nostalgic so here's RedState with excerpts of the Reagan Diaries and further link to more at Vanity Fair.

(P.S. I liked this comment from blogger California Conservative, which gives the flavor of Matthew's questions:

It's funny how framing changes everything. Instead of asking "Will you continue Bush's legacy on tax cuts, economic growth, support for unborn children, and conservative judicial appointments?" The question is, "Should Bush be executed or merely impeached?"

If only Chris Matthews was willing to ask questions like this to Hillary. My first question to Hillary would be, "As president, would you return to the policy of looking the other way every time terrorists attack U.S. targets?"

The Clintons don't like to talk about national security because it has never been a priority for them.

UPDATE: Noonan, Newsbusters.