Not me. Bush is a big government guy because America wants big government. And, the next president will also be a big government guy, no matter how much conservatives howl about it.
I hope not... I really think we should be starting a 'Draft Rep Pence' movement.
I'll keep that in mind. ;-)
Seriously, there's merit to what you state. The electorate does seem to like big-government pols, so it isn't particularly surprising that's what we get. I think a strong/articulate president could argue the case for small government, but don't believe Bush is that person. And that isn't a criticism - I just think that's not where he feels he needs to focus.