We may now see upon whom the anointment for intellectual successor to the Bush Administration falls. Even though the inner circle of the George W. Bush coterie is appearing to “stay out” of overt politics in support of any probable nominee for the Republican candidate for the US Presidency, some of their strategy for 2009 and beyond is becoming apparent. No such high-level assistance has come to any of the other candidates, and in fact, some slight discouragement may already be applied.
Look for Fred Thompson, seemingly laid back as he is, to get lifted to the forefront, slowly to be sure, but with a growing air of inevitability.
“Look for Fred Thompson, seemingly laid back as he is, to get lifted to the forefront, slowly to be sure, but with a growing air of inevitability.”
Ah yes, just like Bob Dole. God help us!
Oh, spare us.
First of all the Cheney’s do not = Bush. Far from it.
Maybe if Bush had paid Cheney more mind he wouldn’t have created some of the fallout he’s done this last three years. Including the nomination of Harriet Miers that Cheney DID NOT favor.
Cheney was added to the Bush campaign because he had experience and because he was conservative. Two areas Bush was deemed to be light on. Just as Bush 41 was added to Reagan’s campaign to offset Reagan’s conservatism to appease the Rockefellar crowd.
Far from trying to make the case Thompson is the annointed one, especially in the face of persistant attacks from the republican establishment on him, I find the presence of a member of the Cheney’s to provide some assurance for conservatives. Except maybe social conservatives. Though I suppose Allen fills that absence.