In a recent interview with Rob Reiner, he said that unlike Archie Bunker Carroll O'Conner was even more leftist than Reiner in his real life.
It is very difficult for me to make up my mind about the Reboot. As has already been discussed, the deluge of themes do tend left on many occasions and I suppose everyone will have to wait until things have calmed down to seem it it turns one way or another. There was no doubt, even if its main character was a rightwing buffoon, what kind of depiction Norman Lear wanted for the show.
Also, as already mentioned it has to be considered that Wanda Sykes is involved in writing a portion of it. Also, Sara Gilbert, out and proud lesbian, was the person who suggested bringing the show back to television and is an executive producer.
From the episodes I saw there were enough funny lines to keep me interested. I am not sure if it will last. And if Rosanne's political philosophy becomes much preachier in the hopes of converting I will definitely boycott the show.