Tony Blair was driven by God and George W Bush says former prime minister’s biographer July 7, 2016 by Fulcrum It was Blair’s strong faith that gave him common ground with George W Bush. On paper, they should be polar opposites. But their Christianity united them. Who can forget that time in 2002 when David Frost asked them if they prayed together? Anthony Seldon. Daily Mirror. 6 July 2016 FulcrumShareTweetShare