[Theodore R.]

I didn’t even think of this as a Perry snub, as GHWB had backed Hutchison for governor in 2010. Bushes are socially superior to Perry even if their philosophies are similar. GHWB, himself a failure in office, is just following the lead of his old intraparty rival and other failure, Bob Dole. Do you think Dole’s running mate would be endorsing Romney if he were still around for this election cycle?

[Cincinatus' Wife]

.....Bushes are socially superior to Perry even if their philosophies are similar......

Incorrect. Rick Perry has often said that GW was never a fiscal conservative.

"“George has never been a fiscal conservative. Wasn’t when he was in Texas . . . ’95, ’97, ’99, George Bush was spending money.”