MF>Why?  There's a real chance he was picked as a sort of reward for his s
MF>to Reagan and Bush.  It wouldn't be the first time.
 
        Actually that was my own conclusion as to why the Republican
Party selected Dole.  Clinton was in a formidable position and those
with realistic presidential aspirations really had no desire to run
against an incumbent president.  When Dole stepped forward, realizing
his own age probably would preclude him from a 2000 campaign, he
became the rallying point for the party.
 MA>            A Bush - Forbes ticket could become a reality.  If you
 MA> want to think about a dark horse with presidential potential and an
 MA> electable character in the Republican party, what do you think
 MA> about Trent Lott. 
MF>An interesting choice.  I thought his reply to the State of the Union a
MF>was exceptional.  There's a real chance he's not ready, though, and wou
MF>a
MF>VP candidate at best.  I am intrigued by Gov. Bush. I'll have to listen
MF>see
MF>if Rush is saying anything about him, and then do some research of my o
MF>What is his status among Texans?
 
       Probably ranks just behind Sam Houston in a popularity poll. 
He'll pull over 65% in in reelection this year in a state that has a
strong Democratic Party still.  Personally I'm not a Bush fan, being a
Libertarian, but he is a powerful politician. The last Texas Governor
with such a strong support base was probably John Connaly.
 
                                                    Mike Angwin
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