Bush Gardens

James Wolcott, author of the forthcoming Attack Poodles and Other Media Mutants, has an article of the female side of the Bush family and staff in this month's Vanity Fair. According to Lloyd "Grovel" Grove:

Wolcott concludes with a backhanded compliment for daughters Jenna and Barbara: "I've come to have a grudging regard for the Bush twins. Jenna and Barbara may be spoiled brats - tarty party girls - but at least they're not perpetuating false pretenses, being used as attractive props and tweeting noises they don't believe."

Maybe I'm too cynical, but I imagine the Molson Twins realize their gravy train will be running on a reduced schedule if their old man isn't elected this year, and thus will be hauled out willingly to prop up Dubya at campaign appearances. Part of my skepticism is based on this:

"After graduation, the sisters plan to travel with friends, then help with their father's re-election campaign, said Gordon Johndroe, a spokesman for Laura Bush.

"Both plan to get jobs or attend graduate school, he said. A visit to Africa has inspired Barbara to work with AIDS sufferers, he said, while Jenna is interested in education."

The public service angle is reminiscent of Dubya's brief career inspiring the inner-city youth of Houston with the force of his presence and personality. And I'll believe it when I see it.