Woulda, coulda, shoulda been someone else ... some Blue Dog or whatever. Perhaps you have not pondered what is the likely nature -- and influence -- of an Antioch Clintonista lawyer. I admire GW, but why this???
Three possibilities:
1. Somebody's got something on Hunt and he can be controlled.
2. A deal was worked out.
3. He fits a "diversity" profile (is Hunt black?) and the positive PR is worth it.
Whatever, Bush has control of the SEC now.