Which of the sons will rise? Like Gore, Bush has learned a thing or two about politics from his famous dad. Rule No. 1: get even. What could be better than beating the guy George Sr. once called “ozone man”? Gore’s allies hope the Bush name will backfire. “Is anyone going to believe someone named George Bush who presents himself as an agent of change?” asks one Democrat. Gore’s team knows Bush could lock up the South early, making life difficult on Gore’s home turf. Brother Jeb has a good shot at winning the Florida governor’s race in 1998. Without Texas and Florida, Gore would have to rely on California, where he’s been courting Silicon Valley digerati, greens and Hollywood Dems. But Bush is popular among Hispanic voters in Texas, and Gore’s aides worry that could carry over to heavily Hispanic California. If they win their parties’ nominations, Bush and Gore may both turn to New Yorkers for running mates. Bush is said to favor New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Gore has his eye on another famous son, Housing Secretary Andrew Cuomo. Dynasty, anyone?
