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"The Bush name is nearly synonymous with the rise of the Republican Party in Texas... redrew the U.S. House map to enhance their advantage..."

And then Bush said:

"...'character matters more than party affiliation. Our democracy depends on leaders who respect our institutions, tell the truth, accept accountability, and seek to unite rather than divide.'"

Remind me how Al Gore lost again?

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-senate-race-james-talarico-neil-bush-george-w-bush/

CBS NewsGeorge W. Bush's brother Neil Bush says he voted for James Talarico in Texas Senate race"My vote was motivated by two things: deep concern about Ken Paxton's record and genuine admiration for the character and principles I see in James Talarico," Neil Bush posted on Facebook.
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Oct 25, 2026 · 09:43 UTC

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You want accountability? Bush made the Trump monster, as I wrote in 2008:

https://www.flyingpenguin.com/the-manipulation-of-conservatives/

"...a vast group of Americans apparently are so unable to process information that they have become highly vulnerable to manipulation (social engineering, foreign influence) in a very, very bad way. And that is probably exactly what Rove wants."

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