GE and Reagan's "turn" to the right --

[DeepModem Mom]

"In 1954, the General Electric Corporation asked Reagan to host their weekly television series. In addition to his hosting duties, Reagan traveled to GE plants across the country seeking out the opinions of workers and boosting their morale. He grew increasingly sympathetic toward 'overburdened' taxpayers and innovative corporations hamstrung by excessive government regulation. Reagan's extensive travel on behalf of G.E. gave him ample opportunity to hone his skills as a public speaker and conservative spokesperson."

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/40_reagan/reagan_early.html


On edit: This part of Reagan's career recalls for me the reports of GE CEO Jack Welch's delight in "turning" Tim Russert politically.

[DenverDem]

1. His sellout to the global corporatists began early.

The Greatest American Traitor.

[Frances]

2. Government of GE, by GE, and for GE

[Radical Activist]

3. How did the Tefflon Man get such good press coverage?

Doesn't GE own some major media outlet, like umm...Oh Yeah NBC!
Why don't people bring this up every time we have to hear some BS about the liberal media?