I think the majority of the Bush Fatigue Syndrome stemmed from the Iraq war. Regardless of whether you think it was a good move or a bad move, in the end, it didn’t help us politically. I don’t think the amnesty bill was as important in 2008 as it will be in 2012. Again, this is why I have been stressing that we have to win the Senate. We don’t have to win the Whitehouse. We don’t need to destroy Obama, fixing him in position will be sufficient (and potentially entertaining). That being said, I’m not terribly concerned about the Presidential election outcome but I am terribly concerned about the Senate election. I strongly believe we will, in fact, retake the Senate. As I said previously, I am unconvinced that we will win the Whitehouse. That battlefield doesn’t appear to be nearly as favorable.
“We don’t need to destroy Obama, fixing him in position will be sufficient (and potentially entertaining).”
Wrong. Do some delving into just how much damage he’s set in motion (with much more to come) through executive orders, certain cabinet heads (environmental, homeland security, commerce, etc.) and czars - completely circumventing congress and soon, even the SCOTUS. On that subject, how much more likely if he wins a second term, that he’ll appoint at least one more SC justice.
Oh YES, the presidential election does very much matter.