I was raised in the west. The west of Texas. It's pretty close to California. In more ways than Washington, D.C., is close to California.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bush highlights his Texas roots, noting Texas is geographically closer to California than Washington D.C. is.
- In plain terms
- Texas is closer to California than Washington D.C. is.
- What can you take from it?
- Regional origins can shape political perspectives.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does geography influence politics?
Another view
Geographic distance does not necessarily determine political closeness.
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