How would americans view Ronald Reagan if they were aware he was originally a liberal democrat, embracing the?

New Deal, as his family had benefited from it. when acting work dried up, he manoeuvred to become president of the screen actors guild. this included organising and participating in strike action. suddenly when america went on an anti communism crusade, he saw the tide turn and became an informant for the FBI, turning in many of his friends and colleagues, that he thought were communist. many were incarcerated and never worked in the industry again. was he the actor that simply saw an opportunity and knew how to play the part. many of his policies have flourished to blight america today. eg banking deregulation. i don't think i need to remind anyone of the state handout to bail the banks out. your views?