Like previously mentioned, Bush began cleaning up his act and became more disciplined due to the 2000 election. Previously, he was seen as a slacker and lazy in comparison to his father, bringing a negative outlook to the Bush family. Young George W. Bush. However, much of his progress is due to Laura. She offered much political advice for her husband during the New Hampshire. “You need to tell people who is he is rather be defined by them.” (Draper, 27) Following graduation, Bush enlisted in the National Guard. He was a second lieutenant and joined the 147th Fighter Group in September 1968. Originally, he wanted to become a pilot just like his father. (There are other circumstances where Bush had fallen similar footsteps as George
