Yes I think you are.
"Isn't Tom saying that Bush is somewhat immaterial to the political future?"
Yes.
I'm saying he's wrong. Bush is the figurehead of the party (and yes, Washington is rolling over in his grave). He's a drag on most GOP tickets across the land.
Ergo, the trials of the admin reflect on the party and all the little Congresscritters up for re-election in 2006.
