Reagan wasn't a far right conservative he was a democrat governor of California before switching to a Republican candidate for President.  He was most likely a moderate.

Bush sr. was more conservative but being Reagan's VP for 8 years surely helped him out.

 

McCain was a huge moderate along with Bob Dole (age really hurt them), but Romney was an establishment guy whom made a huge gaffe with the 41 percent comment.

 

Is Bush Jr considered a moderate?  I mean he's more conservative than McCain & Dole, maybe not as much as his father was....

I would argue he was very conservative coming out in his first election but tried to become more moderate by his 2nd term.

 

I dunno about the comparisons it was more for fun... like on draft day...

 

I do think that Cruz is a lot like Nixon, even down to the appearance factor.... and the sneaky political tricks... I almost wonder if they are related it is so much alike.

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