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Jeb

The Bush Card?

by: BlueStateDem

Thu Apr 09, 2009 at 13:40:31 PM EDT

The Union Leader reported this morning that former-Governor John Sununu believes Democrats are playing the "Bush Card" to win the District 3 state Senate race.  

Isn't it amusing how quickly Republicans will turn their backs on their leaders? Talk about fair-weather friends.

George W. Bush may be the black sheep of the GOP now but it wasn't too long ago he was their golden calf. After eight years as head of their party and the nation, Bush is a part of the political narrative whether Republicans like it or not. His memory lives on in the ever-growing unemployment lines and in the families and friends of those serving in our military.  His legacy of failed leadership will not be erased in a few months or even a few years.

Those who enabled Bush's policies will also be remembered. While in Congress, Jeb Bradley voted with George W. Bush 85 percent of the time.  Voters have a right to know that he unquestionably voted the party line on matters that have very real consequences for the people of this country and New Hampshire.

Bradley has consistently shown his political principles are driven by convenience not conviction. After two decades as an elected official, Jeb Bradley has absolutely no legislative record to promote, and if
he did, it would be the centerpiece of his campaign. Instead he's spent this election running from his support for George W. Bush's policies and launching personal attacks on his opponent.

Most people with two decades of experience have a resume worth promoting. They can walk into a job interview confident that they have the skills to succeed. Imagine walking into an interview and spending the whole time tearing down the competition? Any prospective employer would wonder what you have to hide-and that is just what the voters of District 3 are left to wonder.

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