I don't think Bush figured on the conservative distaste for Arlen. I really believe if Bush had known Arlen would only beat Toomey by 2 percentage points, he never would have given that RINO such vocal support.
"I don't think Bush figured on the conservative distaste for Arlen."
I think you're right about this, I saw Bush giving a speech at a Rally in PA on C-Span recently and when he introducted the Sr. Senator applause versus boos were about 50/50 and those "Boos" were loud. You could see Bush was visably startled before he got control of his expression again. Then he introduced the Jr. Senator and the applause was deafening!
I was able to catch it again later in the day and enjoy the moment again! Smile! Arlen should have been horribly embarrassed.