Livewire Sale Of Reagan Blood Vial Cancelled by David Taintor 05.24.12 | 6:22 am 1 The sale of a vial containing Ronald Reagan’s blood has been cancelled, the Washington Post reports. TPM’s original story on the vial can be found here. Send Tips David Taintor is a New York-based senior editor who oversees breaking news coverage. He previously worked at NBC News.