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While reading the editorial in the April 18th issue of The Nation (subscription only), I learned that W.'s Granpappy Prescott Bush was "Planned Parenthood's best friend in the Senate." Also, Bush I was pro-choice up until he became Reagan's running mate. So it begs the question, how could the proverbial apples fall so far from the tree? To me, at least, the answer is obvious. Without the religious minority, both Bush brothers are unelectable on the national stage. Jeb's latest shameful attempt at appeasement, vis-à-vis the Schiavo mess, was as preposterous as it was unrealistic. Hopefully this county will come to its senses before ’08.

But let’s just think about the next presidential election for a moment. When was the last time that we had an election where the sitting vice-president wasn’t going to go after the top spot? This will give both sides of the fence a fresh start. While I believe that the Democrat's horse race will be similar to ’04, it will be a whole new experience for the Grand Old Party. Does anyone honestly think that fiscal conservatives will sit another one out? The overplayed hand of the Shrill Republican Schiavo Saviors that brought Tom DeLay out from under his rock will have dire consequences. How can a man like John McCain sit back while watching the faces of his party share airtime with the likes of Randall Terry?

The media had a fun time watching the foibles of the Democratic Party unfurl during the primary season and continue on right through to the bitter end. But for my dollar, a fiscal/social conservative catfight beats a Dean Scream™ anyday.