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While it's true that the GOP had been moving to the right, pretty much since the 60s onwards, the defeat of Bush did seem to act a serious blow to the already weakening old establishment of the GOP.

It also gave a real boost to the movement conservatives by allowing them to create the narrative that Bush lost because he wasn't committed enough to conservative principles.

So how much would Bush winning re-election, be able to help boost the moderate wing of the GOP. Would for example; Bush winning re-election and being regarded as a successful president, somewhat weaken the Reagan cult that began to pop up after his defeat.

Would this ATL GOP be less obsessed with tax cuts, if Bush had raised taxes and still managed to win re-election.

Thoughts?
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