Man Poohbah, step back from the cyniscim a bit. This fight existed with or without Schiavo, and it exists without us the constituence. This is a power struggle between egotistical men in suits vs. egotistical men in robes.
However, I wouldn't characterize the Bush's moves as pandering. Nor would I consider myself part of the Evangelical Right to Life group, but this whole episode has me out for (political) blood.
Give me one good reason why I should. I've learned far too much about a bunch of FReepers.