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James Joyner on Nancy Reagan’s request that Jim Webb not use her late husband for campaign purposes:

I can see where Mrs. Reagan and Meese would think it “inappropriate” or “improper” — and perhaps even “unethical” — for a Democrat to use the video of the quintescential modern Republican as an endorsement against a Republican candidate who many believe is an heir to Reagan. Clearly, were Reagan alive and of sound mind, he would be campaigning for Allen, not Webb, in this contest.

I have no problem with Joyner’s argument here, although I think “unethical” is a bit extreme. Instead, I’m confused by Webb’s strategy in using Reagan in the first place. At the moment, almost every Republican in a close race is attempting to distance him or herself from their own party. Meanwhile, a Democrat in an increasingly purple state is painting himself as a Republican. Is this really a wise strategy?

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