But if Texas Gov. George Bush wants to win the Republican nomination and go on to reclaim the White House for his party, he had better rally the right, and fast.
Conservatives are understandably skeptical of the Texas governor.
He sounds their themes weakly at best. His tax plan is attractive, especially compared to Sen. John McCain's. Still, he's practically stopped talking about school vouchers and private retirement accounts. Initially, Bush was contemptuous of those who are the heart and soul of the Republican Party. Reality seemed to confirm that judgment.