[gotribe]

I understand. But Bush certainly contributed to the breakdown of the conservative framework, which led to liberal politicians like Rudy succeeding under the Republican banner. The Republican “compass” is spinning madly, leaving open the field for populists like Rudy. If people are comfortable with a hypocrite like Bush, why bother scrutinizing anyone else with conflicting credentials.

[rockinqsranch]

Good point, however Conservatives cannot support and elect a Liberal to run as a Republican candidate and expect Conservatism to remain ideologically viable in the future, as the result would be a Republican Party no different from the Democrats at all.

[Harrius Magnus]

“If people are comfortable with a hypocrite like Bush...”

I call foul. Our President is several things (a few of them disappointing), but hypocrite is not a word I assoociate with him.

[cuky]

Another typical blame Bush for everything post. So far off base. Sickening if you ask me, even if you don’t ask me its sickening.

[dirtboy]

But Bush certainly contributed to the breakdown of the conservative framework, which led to liberal politicians like Rudy succeeding under the Republican banner.

That's quite an accomplishment - Rudy was elected mayor and served almost all of his two terms before Bush became president.

I never knew the governor of Texas had so much sway on New York City politics.