I came to thatconclusion during the 2000 debates. When asked what political philosopher he regarded as being the most influential, GWB said "Jesus Christ".
At best, that response is shameless pandering. At worst, well...
So you think that if a person lives his life based on a philosophy he learns reading the gospels, that person is an idiot?
You think that Jesus was a second-rate hack, or that his teachings have no bearing on how we could live better lives?
Even if Jesus was just a man with a following, the teachings attributed to him define an excellent philosophy of life.
If I recall correctly, the question was what philosopher was most important to the candidates personally. You might call Christ a philosopher, though He didn't come as one. (His self-proclaimed purpose: "The Son of Man came to seek and save the lost.") But Jesus Christ said very little on politics. The closest He ever came was, "Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's." Saying that Christ is a "political philosopher" is to brilliantly miss the whole point.
But like I said, I think you are mistaken on what the question was. George Bush said that the most important philosopher to him is Jesus Christ. I believe he told the truth, and I don't find that truth to be bad.