[Gideon7]

except the base didn't even make it - 40% just ain't cutting it ;(

Rove was anticipating a 65% turnout. A lot of conservatives decided to stay home.

[BW2221]

"Rove was anticipating a 65% turnout. A lot of conservatives decided to stay home."

During his presidency, particularly the second term, Bush has been careful not to alienate any segment, except his base. Whatever the fat cats, Vincente Fox and even Ted Kennedy wanter they got.

Bush and his advisers sent Reagan Democrats back to the Democratic Party.