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Tina Woods of Newport Beach said, "Bush won but I'm not sure who I will vote for yet. My only comment that I noticed is that people are so mean to the president about his stuttering speech. To see the people stand up and ask questions, they stuttered and shook while standing before a roomful of people. I’d like to see them get up and be president!"

I think that this is a very honest evaluation of why Bush flubs phrases. And, while I don't think that he "stutters", I'm sure that many people would seize up altogether if they were standing in front of that many people. They say that the #1 is public speaking and as someone who makes many presenations to smaller groups of people (usually no more than 10), I will admit there are times when I'm nervous and have forgotten to make a point. One can only imagine the pressure involved in these events.

Then, I look at circumstances like the President's Joint Address on September 20, 2001. Knowing the message of strength the President brought to a grieving nation that night and the power with which he delivered it, it makes me understand the depth and scope of the President's job and reinforces the appreciation I have for George Bush.

Heck, even looks like some people in California get that too.