Americans Rank Obama As Both Best And Worst President In Modern History

Let's keep in mind that "Americans"--as in the general public--are relatively poor judges of presidential "greats," especially when sufficient time has not passed for an accurate judgment.

Choosing Reagan, a man who suffered from Alzheimers throughout his second term, and likely through a significant portion of his first term, is a prime example of what poor judgment Americans express.

Ron Reagan said his father's confusion during a 1984 debate -- just three years in to what would be an eight year presidency -- prompted his concern.

Miller was astounded that despite Clinton’s impeachment and scandals, many people –herself included– considered Clinton to be the best modern US president.

The only reason Reagan is on the list is because they drag his name out and use it like he's a damn saint. Iran/Contra or him pissing away your SS money anybody? He was a puppet. Thanks for the great working "war on drugs" too.

I'm not going to say Obama is the best we have ever seen but he gets credit in my book for taking this country that had been beat to death by wars and foreclosures and has stopped the freefall we were in and has put the country back on track. If you don't think he has helped then consider the 700,000 job loses a month we had before he took office. Yes things are better. Meanwhile it's been long enough since Reagan was in office so nobody seems to remember how worthless he was.

PS- Bush is and will remain the worst President in US history, no matter how much you hate Obama.

PS- Bush is and will remain the worst President in US history, no matter how much you hate Obama.

I think if one looks at it objectively, Reagan was the worst president in our nation's history. His voodoo economic policies including outsourcing jobs and deregulation, led to the recent financial disaster.

Minan59-

Good point!