[xdem]

Ronald Reagan accomplished a great deal while being honest about his views. There is no reason why Bush v1.0 and Bush v2.0 can't do the same.

"W" either believes what he says on guns, or isn't courageous enough to say what he really thinks. Either way, it's not very recommending.

After Clinton, I've had more than enough of politicians who care more about poll numbers than truth.

[discostu]

Reagan didn't have friendly majorities to work with and the Dems weren't nearly so intransigent back then. He was in a situation that was less conducive to bluffing and required a lot more negotiation. Different times require different tactics.

[Godebert]

"Ronald Reagan accomplished a great deal while being honest about his views. There is no reason why Bush v1.0 and Bush v2.0 can't do the same. "W" either believes what he says on guns, or isn't courageous enough to say what he really thinks. Either way, it's not very recommending. After Clinton, I've had more than enough of politicians who care more about poll numbers than truth."

Well said.

[FreeReign]

Ronald Reagan accomplished a great deal while being honest about his views.

Newt Gringrich was driven out of politics for doing the same.

[ApesForEvolution]

Well said and worth a BTTT.

[jagrmeister]

In you're case, Bush wins the battle and loses the war.
In my scenario, Bush wins the battle (Delay loses it, if at all), and Bush wins the war.