As for what Bush would do in a Gore victory scenario, he'd finish his term as governor first. After that...
If he continued in politics he might run for senator. I think he would also be constantly mentioned as a possible contender for '04 and '08, depending on the political situation and the fortunes of the parties. It's very difficult, however, for a losing presidential candidate to rebound. Nixon's the only one who ever did that in the last 110 years, and even then it was very close. I've always thought that if the '68 election had been held even just a week later that HHH would've won.
If he continued in politics he might run for senator. I think he would also be constantly mentioned as a possible contender for '04 and '08, depending on the political situation and the fortunes of the parties. It's very difficult, however, for a losing presidential candidate to rebound. Nixon's the only one who ever did that in the last 110 years, and even then it was very close. I've always thought that if the '68 election had been held even just a week later that HHH would've won.