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Originally Posted by Scipio
As noted on kos, the correct move for the President would have been to invite Cleland to the ranch privately. A rejection by Cleland would appear ungrateful or partisan, while an acceptance of the offer would make Bush appear fair and confident. |
Or an invitation into the ranch would have been seen as an admission by the Bush camp that he and/or his campaign were involved with the swifties. Either way he was fucked. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
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