No, it should be were. Not because the Bush Administration is plural (you're right, it's not--it's a singular entity), but because of the "if."
I don't remember the name of the rule (future imperfect tense, maybe?), but when speaking about future possiblities, were is the correct form of to be to use.
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Re: WERE!
Date: 2004-01-29 11:25 am (UTC)I don't remember the name of the rule (future imperfect tense, maybe?), but when speaking about future possiblities, were is the correct form of to be to use.
Examples:
I wish I were an astronaut.
If I were you, I'd order the cheese fries.