[FranklinsTower]

The meeting was private, as you said. Did Bush publically endorse Jackson? No. Chalk this up to Rove and Bush getting a closer look at the enemy while defusing potential charges of ignoring the "black community."

[A Navy Vet]

Your premise is a fair evaluation. However, Jackson has been steadily losing support and relevance. Not all political moves are savvy. I believe this one to be in the negative column.