I remember Limbaugh backed Buchanan in the 92 primary too, thats how bad Bush senior had it. And they got no clue from even that.
Bush I had a ZERO domestic policy and Bush II has plenty to work from so they can't be compared at all.
Bush II also has a recession that is probably over now and it he will probably have a 3.5% growth in the US economy in 02-04 so he is in good shape to make the "No Tax Increase Over My Dead Body" pledge !