[Satadru]

I think you are missing the point. Political calculations may have forced Bush to side with stem cell research, but this is something that needed leadership. If Bush chose to be a leader, he could have taken this to the American people and tell them why he would veto this bill. His 80% popularity would have made things easier. He backed off when he had a chance to be a leader. He bucks to pressure too quickly.

[deport]

He backed off when he had a chance to be a leader. He bucks to pressure too quickly.

Yep, ought to make it easier for you to get your candidate nominated next go round.... "makes sense" to me.