Jeb Bush - Self-Serving Politican

Florida Governor Jeb Bush has just won my vote as the most callous self-serving politician in the United States.

On Wednesday reports appeared about how the religious right was planning to endorse a presidential candidate for the 2008 election.

From USA Today:

“WASHINGTON — Leaders of conservative Christian organizations plan to jointly interview Republican contenders for the 2008 presidential nomination, perhaps even endorsing one of them — steps that could expand their already considerable political influence.”

Two days later Jeb Bush called for an investigation of Michael Schiavo.

From the San Francisco Chronicle

“Miami -- Gov. Jeb Bush asked a state prosecutor Friday to look into the circumstances of Terri Schiavo's collapse, saying a new autopsy report revealed a possible gap between when Schiavo fell unconscious and when her husband called paramedics.”

Once again Bush is attempting to use the Schiavo tragedy to further his credentials with the religious right and enhance his political career.

Anne Lewis, Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, sums it up best.

“When will these people let it go? This case was a horrible personal tragedy and a painful family dispute. It was wrong when the right wing fringe inserted themselves into this very private matter and it's wrong when they won't just accept the outcome and let the family grieve in peace.”

To answer your question Anne, Jeb and the rest will let it go when they believe they can no longer make political capital with the issue.