Jeb also helped bilk Medicaid outta millions.
Anyone remember Neil Bush and a certain S&L named Silverado? How about the $2B that cost.
And how about W.'s oil record, the only thing that saved him twice was daddy's friends bailing him out.
As far as McCain goes: The Republican establishment got scared sh**less by him cause he wasn't their hand-picked "savior."
Follow the logic in this:
McCain does tremendously well in the primaries and polling. His support is pretty much equally divided between GOPers, Dems and Independents. (In fact, his support among Dems and Independents was so strong, it was hurting Bradley.)
GOP says, well he's not fit to lead the party since 2/3s of his support is coming from outside of the party. "We can't let Dems and Independants hijack out primaries." (eventhough these same "geniuses" are the ones who decided to open up the primaries a few years ago.)
Bush is better because he has more support among Republicans, he's the real choice for GOPers.
So, Bush wins the nomination.
And the tune changes dramatically. Bush is the real reformer. Bush can reach out and attract Independants and Reagan-Democrats, etc. etc.
The very thing they kill McCain with in the primaries is supposed to be one of Bush's strength's in the General?