That famed “Bush Machine” has been Out Of Commission for years. Just look at the last few big elections. They (the Bushes and their powerbrokers) are continuing to ignore the sincerity and more importantly the significance of the Tea Party, at their own peril, might I add. Just take a look at their ‘architect, aka Tokyo Rove. Not very relevant or useful these days, is he? That Machine is overdue for a tune-up and replacement of worn parts.
I saw them in action in 1987-88 at the Iowa caucuses. I was in a unique position. At night, I guarded then Vice President Bush’s aircraft and fleet of automobiles at the Air National Guard base and in the morning I worked for a rival Republican campaign. Don’t “misunderestimate” what they’re capable of. They have an army of Yuppies and country clubbers at their disposal and tons of cash.