GOP Debate Tonight at Reagan Library

On CNN at 7 Central. Romney on Fox today:Great point made by Kyle at MyManMitt:

The principle and lasting accomplishment of Reagan’s tenure was a rethinking of the economy. Through the reorientation of the economy, Reagan was able to not only end the stagflation of the 1970’s, but was able to win the Cold War. It was through economic dominance that the United States beat the Soviets. It was not the result of superior battle strategies (given that there weren't any military engagements as such), but through prosperity brought about through a strong economy. Likewise, today our ability to defeat our foes (i.e. al Qaeda) abroad and compete with rivals (i.e. China) depends on the health of our economy. Reagan’s use of the economy to defeat the Soviets is one of the underappreciated truths of our time.

Yes, I remember later a Soviet defector admitted that they couldn't afford to compete with us--they couldn't keep up. And the liberal hyphen McCain bills are an added burden on freedom. This is the point Mitt makes, and it's a good one.