[mrustow]

Very interesting analysis, especially of the Eisenhower Model, and of how Nixon attempted to stick to it. That makes perfect sense, considering the influence Ike had on the Trickster.

Your first name wouldn't happen to be Stephen, would it?

[x]

No, but I will name my next child "Ambrose," especially if it's a girl.

If you think about it GWB is not only the child of a President, but his father's career puts him in two political "bloodlines": Eisenhower -> Nixon -> GHWB -> GWB and Reagan -> GHWB -> GWB. Reagan's impression on G.W. Bush and today's GOP is stronger, but that Eisenhower-Nixon lineage is always in the background, and was very important in shaping the previous Bush Presidency. Perhaps it will also be found to be the stronger influence on this Bush Presidency as well.