The hagiography being written (presumably with an eye to sainthood and a spot on Rushmore, as well as his name on everything that will sit still and some things that won’t) claims the dearly departed had the highest approval ratings and was the most beloved president of modern times.’

Facts: The highest approval ratings recorded by the Gallup organization:

Ronald Reagan: 68%

Bill Clinton: 71%

Total term average approval ratings recorded by the Gallup organization:

Ronald Reagan: 53%

Bill Clinton: 55%

Final approval ratings recorded by the Gallup organization in the final weeks of their administrations:

Ronald Reagan:
21-Oct-88: 51%
11-Nov-88: 57%
27-Dec-88: 63%

Bill Clinton:
15-Dec-00: 66%
5-Jan-01: 65%
10-Jan-01: 66%

Hmmmmmmmmmm.

‘Facts are stupid things.’