The irony of all that we have experienced with the Trump phenomenon is that George W Bush and Jeb Bush actually look better today than before

[the watcher]

I think what you meant to say is that VP Bush and President Cheney made Josef Stalin look good.

 

[sealybobo]

I was watching some older political interviews and as far as I am aware, at least that I can recall; neither have endorsed either Biden, Trump or Harris, even when some such as the Cheneys were basically demanding it this cycle.

The Bushes stayed out of it, again, as far as I know, for any number of reasons be it principle or the attitude "my endorsement isn't going to change anything" or another prospect. Perhaps they really did NOT want Harris to win the W.H, I don't know.

Their dad George H W Bush was a good leader, a former WWII pilot if I recall. He and Reagan were a strong battery and their Primary debate was both civilized and perhaps the most substantive I've seen of all the limited older debates I've rewatched.

Both George and Jeb served their country in politics. There is potentially the chance they have been behind the scenes funding Neo-Con activities though of course I don't know for sure but they have not found a need for a spotlight, maintaining their Texas roots of gentlemanly conduct.

Compared to the reputation of so many other Neo-Cons and former politicians, these two at least kept their principle by remaining out of it at the extent of not officially endorsing. GWB in particular realizes how difficult the job is so he surely respects the will of the people.

How many other Neo Cons, Never Trumpers etc. have denigrated their own reputation and legacy by being focused on their narrow issues alone rather than the shifting GOP electoral base, now much broader than ever?

We forget but Bush was just as bad as Trump. He did horrible things daily. He lied. He abused his power. He was not transparent. Dick Chaney was an evil son of a bitch too.

Don't forget that. And Republicans thought they were better than Clinton or Gore. THEY are today's Trump supporters.

Remember the last time the stock market tanked like it did last week was in Trump's first term. Mid 2020. Trump sucks. But don't expect Republicans to admit it till YEARS after Trump is dead. Look how half of them still defend Bush. There were WMD's they say. It was GORE who tried to steal Florida.

Yea, right out from under Bush's brother's nose. LOL.

Why can't republicans see Trump tried to pull a Bush in 2020. Stop the certification of the vote or the process and have the Supreme Court steal it for him like they did Bush.