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Well, do you think it's that they're on the *scene* or that they're on TV? (Tangentially on the scene, i.e., the San Bernardino Airport.) To me it seems more about message than presence. I definitely agree the Dems are using this to grandstand, based on what I have heard here today. I know there is a sector of the public (those that tend to vote Dem) that will uncritically buy what the Dems are dishing out, but I hope there's a *leetle* more to it than that. What about Bush maybe getting on TV in person and not only outlining the help but explaining exactly *why* he's not coming out right now?

On the other hand, I agree with you, I think we definitely should be seeing/hearing from the man who will be governor in a few days/weeks. We need to know how he would lead during this contrasted with Davis. To me it seems like it's almost more an issue of Arnold v. Davis than Bush v. Davis...and if Arnold does well, that bodes well for Bush down the line...

An event with Arnold showing up, offering assistance would resolve the matter of the lack of bipartisanship in the rescue effort.

Of course, if the GOP leadership isn't smart enough to figure out what is going on, then they don't really belong in leadership anyway... do they?

If the WH won't get the POTUS to California now, he should at least get interviewed by local news media reps in Washington one-on-one.

He needs to counter Davis' air time.