Whatta way to start the new year ... we just might have another Bush coming along, me thinks!

Although this picture was taken way back on November 6, 2006 (remember the "midterms"?) and we are in an entirely new era today ... and ... and ... uhh ... well, why not?

Even Jeb seemed to be saying "no way, Jose!" when he said "No tengo futuro!" (translated to "I have no future!") to some Spanish speaking reporters last week. And indeed, the long looming and obviously dark shadow of his older, more esteemed [sic] brother was surely in the back of his mind as he thought momentarily about his future.

Still, his close relationship with Mitt Romney (Republican Governor of Massachusetts, below right) makes the likelihood of his slipping in as the Vice-presidential candidate quite possible ... and a Catholic running mate (Bush) might soften the idea/worry of having a Mormon (Romney) running for the top spot.

In a strange way, they need each other and if they play their cards right, the Republicans will be tired of listening to McCain diss their party at just about the time that just about everyone is tiring of names like "Hillary" and "Obama." Let's not count the GOP out of the 2008 race just yet, me thinks.