“I’m not sure it was a bribe, it is basically campaign money now.”
Keep in mind that what goes to his PAC can go with him when he retires.
“Team Rove will be in full force as well to get him re-elected. IRS will be combing whoever runs against him, etc.”
He’ll pull out of the election some time in the spring. Count on it. From here on out, he’s just feathering his retirement nest.
You may be correct. I hadn’t thought of that scenario.