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My Reflections on the George W. Bush Clan’s 25th Reunion

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Members of George W. Bush's 2000 presidential team ( 225 in all) returned to Austin , Texas , to celebrate 25th anniversary of their efforts.

But for many, the reunion also felt a bit like a wake, says Julian Zelizer .

Zelizer: While we toasted something we’d helped create, we mourned much of what had been lost.

Being “good” was not only an aspiration, but the ultimate achievement of a life well lived.

Being good was also part of the underpinning of democratic governance: an attempt to serve the public good.

It was clear that 2000 was a different time, a simpler time. A kinder time. I sure do.

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