Articulate arguments are not often useful against media-backed Democratic hyperbole and outright lies. This is not an issue where a majority of the public at large is going to actually educate themselves on the facts, and reach a proper conclusion.
Also, do not underestimate popularity. Without it, nothing else is possible. A politicians first duty is to get elected. Combine that with the fact that the Media will do everything in their power to play up the potential class-warfare argument against Republicans, and you have a situation where it is better to have the issue go away.
Sun Tzu says that a wise general should not fight a war without knowing it's outcome. What we now know, is that once the courts decide the matter, it is OVER, regardless of how it turns out. A Bush veto would have resulted in Democrats and Media beating Republicans over the head with this issue for decades.
I disagree. Well stated and thought out arguments can carry the day regardless of the media's attitude. I present the Contract with America that was relatively successful despite massive media attacks.
As far as GW's job it is absolutely NOT to get elected. His job is to preserve and protect the constitution. Unfortunately this is a job that he deserted in favor of a quest for media love.
BULL
In the last 40 years, SCOTUS has overturned itself 127 times.
How can anything be considered over?