Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

PatSeg

(52,229 posts)

4. Yes, they were nothing like Michael

Reply to Freddie (Reply #3)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 07:42 PM

Tuesday

who was the polar opposite. He was adopted and wasn't really accepted my Reagan's 2nd wife Nancy. Perhaps he was just conservative by nature, but I think he tried a bit too hard to win his father's approval. Even so, I believe he always felt like an outsider.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Freddie

7 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, dies at 80 [View all] BumRushDaShow Tuesday OP

Michael Reagan lived a life shaped by conviction, purpose, and an abiding devotion to President Reagan's ideals," Bengus81 Tuesday #1

Someone once commented that England doesn't have a climate, just "weather". Aristus Tuesday #2

Reagan's 2 living children Ron and Patti Freddie Tuesday #3

Yes, they were nothing like Michael PatSeg Tuesday #4

Maureen was as Conservative as they come. She bleated on about how great Saint Ronnie Bengus81 Wednesday #6

Nothing to be proud about question everything Tuesday #5

Michael was the adopted son of Reagan & Jane Wyman kskiska Friday #7