I'm not as much concerned about the WHY of the Bush-clinton kissy-kissy as I am about it's EFFECT on the legitimacy of the clintons.
Surely the Bush family understands the effect of what it is doing here.... and THAT is very troubling.
should be 'its'
its EFEECT on the legitimacy of the clintons.
Without appearing to pontificate, I'd give you the Christian example of Jesus and Mary Magdalene. Did His befriending of her legitimize prostitution?
Don't worry so much about the Bush/Clinton buddyship. I'd worry more about the GOP '08 nominee not being a true conservative. If so, they might as well give Missus C. the keys to the White House right now.