[sigh] President Bush NEVER backed Riordan, though the White House powers-that-be (read: Rove and friends) obviously wanted Riordan to win. Foolish move. Once Simon won, President Bush immediately promised support to Simon. He just made good on that promise.
I do not trust a man who contradicts his stated moral principles.
Well, I don't trust a poster who makes unsubstantiated accusations. Devil Dog!