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I've been thinking about your thoughts on the President, and I've got a different take. Over his Presidency, Bush has had an un-Clinton-like tendency to stay out of the way during an actual emergency, in part so as not to divert resources, etc. I have found that refreshing in part as with Clinton there was always a sense it was about him looking good and seeking the most visible stage possible, rather than genuine empathy or leadership on his part.

I do think the President needs to be sure to be "on message" addressing this and not let Gov. Davis try to throw blame on the government, etc. He also needs to keep in mind what we've been talking about over the last couple days, the tendency of the Eastern "elite" to discount what happens out here (on the news, etc.) so that it looks like we're not being ignored. But my own feeling is that it would be more appropriate for the President to come in a few days, when things aren't in the thick of action. For now, he should focus on making available all federal resources, and being visible on TV in regards to things like that. Just my two cents, which may or may not be worth much :).

The President has signed the emergency declaration -- resources for his visit would be taking people away from what they are doing right now and then Davis would be on the air complaining. You cannot bring AF One into all of this right now -- people are in the airports that cannot get out because of the fires.

Davis is behing a Clymer about all of this.

NO!

You guys don't get it.

The Democrats are shoring up support in San Diego, San Bernardino, Ventura, and LA County by playing the sympathy.

The issue is that there are on the SCENE and IN PERSON.

The voters don't realize that the democrat politicians keep voting for higher taxes and screw up the manufacturing base.

They don't care that the politician is vetoeing funding for emergency services.

They only want to see the guy in person taking command.

Davis has done exactly that in the last 24 hours.

He may be on his way out... but where's Arnold and George been?

NO WHERE.

I'm saying that the GOP needs to get real and get in person in front of the voters and the cameras.