Here's another I should have included above:
"And even as Allawi may prove useful to Bush, the appearance could hurt the Iraqi leader at home, where the surgeon-turned-politician is perceived as America's puppet who has no real power base because of his time in exile."
-T
***Loven hit parade! Notice the number of words below. Coincidence? I think not! LOL.
September 14, 2004, Tuesday, BC cycle
SECTION: Political News
LENGTH: 666 words
HEADLINE: Bush spends little time at White House before election
BYLINE: By JENNIFER LOVEN, Associated Press Writer
DATELINE: WASHINGTON
BODY:
If you're looking for President Bush, don't bother searching the White House.
Bush has not spent a full day in Washington since Aug. 2 - roaming the country rather than staying in the Oval Office as he seeks a second term.
On Wednesday, he'll break a 44-day, outside-the-Beltway streak to host a concert and reception at the White House in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. But not for long: He's back on the road the next day...
-T