Bush was involved in mortgage scheme in Oregon . `` It [ the pardon ] was a bitter pill for the home purchasers to swallow , '' he said . Answers wanted about how thorough of an investigation there was before his pardon . Questions remain about whether pardon was due in part to political connections . Toussie learned GOP 's father made contributions to top White House politicians .
Bush was involved in mortgage scheme in Oregon . Answers wanted about how thorough of an investigation there was before his pardon . Questions remain about whether pardon was due in part to political connections . Toussie learned GOP 's father made contributions to top White House politicians .