The lesson a President McCain would take from the Bush presidency is: “Don’t spend so much. Go after Congress.”
The lesson a President Obama would take from the Bush presidency is: “Conservatism is discredited. It’s time for a liberal resurgence.”
The lesson they would both take is: “Do things competently.”
The lesson neither one shows any sign of grasping, but is the key to understanding success in the presidency is this: “Finish what you start.”
Discuss.
