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McBush is quite a clever catch phrase but it’s far from the truth. The liberal machine is rolling forward against McCain and the Republicans in ‘08 so it’s a no-brainer to use Bush against them. The anthem for Bush in 2004 was “four more years!” The last thing that the left wants is “four more” of the Republican Party. The only problem with labeling McCain another Bush is that he is nothing like Bush. They might want to try another angle because this one is going to fall flat on it’s face.

In McCain’s effort to lean a little more towards the right the illusion of another Bush is bound to be painted. When it comes to party lines McCain is not afraid to forget where they begin and where the end. The criticism from conservatives in the Republican Party is because of McCain’s disregard for party loyalty. The result of his party meddling is that the Republican base is weary of what he might do in office. Bush is as party loyal as it gets. The fact that Bush is as conservative as McCain doesn’t exactly mean they are they same person politically.

When it comes to staple Republican issues such as abortion it’s hard to find a difference between McCain and Bush. Energy is one of the party crossing issues that McCain has taken on as his own. Global Warming is not a term you are likely to hear from most Republicans. This is one of those issues that puts McCain to the left of the pack. McCain’s willingness to compromise with the Democrats is what makes him an independent darling. Comparing McCain to Bush is convenient for those on the left but that doesn’t necessarily make it fact.

Bush may be seen as the most unpopular president of our time but that wasn’t the case his first four years. Over time he has drifted away from what made him a great president and because of America’s short term memory it is a given that the Dems will use this against the Republicans. Bush barely snagged the election in 2000. When his second term election came around he was able to coast into victory with ease. The WTC attacks proved Bush to be a solid leader and someone that could handle the job which is most likely the reason so many people voted for him the second time around.

McCain is the same as Bush in respects that he is willing to use force to protect America. In his effort to rally his party around him he has drawn criticism and accusations of being another Bush. For some, his twist to the right will turn them off when it comes time to vote. One look at the radical stances of Obama will change any rational American’s mind and they will vote for McCain when all is said and done. It’s a delicate balancing act that will be the most important factor in his victory in November.

The Republican Party secretly wants McCain to be more like the Bush of ‘04. The conservative Bush–the one that didn’t compromise conservative values for what he considers America’s safety–is the type of guy this country needs. The Democratic Party is doing it’s best to paint McCain as a Republican darling and in some sense it’s a good strategy. The problem they will face is that McCain is the anti-Bush of the Republican Party–not Bush the 3rd that they are hoping to portray.

McCain’s willingness to side with the Democrats is why he is nothing like Bush. Bush does what’s best for the country without consideration of what the left thinks. McCain is the type of guy who will take it all in before jumping to a conclusion. Some call this a weakness, other call it a strength, I consider it the number one reason why McCain isn’t another George W. Bush.

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