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Which Candidate Best Represents Reagan?

Which GOP hopeful embodies his Republican principles?

Tonight's GOP debate will take place at the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley, CA., and serve as a proving ground for candidates aiming to gain momentum as the primaries draw near. Michele Bachmann, Herman Cain, Rick Perry, Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich, Jon Huntsman and Ron Paul plan to take the stage to prove they are the candidate for nomination.

It is no secret that many modern republicans look to the late Ronald Reagan as the shining example of their party's leadership. The policies he presented through "Reaganomics" and his aggresive foreign policy make him a model that many aspire to.

Since the backdrop of tonight's debates takes place within the building honoring the 40th president, it is hard not to compare these candidates with one of America's most influental republican leaders.

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What do you think? Which of these GOP candidates best represents President Reagan's policies and beliefs?

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