[international american]

If this mornings interview between Tim Russert and our President is indicative of what we can expect for media coverage, we are in for a bloody fight similar to Peleliu in WW2! Russert was on the attack for the full hour, reiterating statements that have long since been rendered spurious, and showed little or no respect for the fact that he was interviewing the leader of the free world! Now, we all know Russert is a biased shameless liberal, but he didn't even attempt to be balanced, or objective. Why Presisent Bush agreed to this interview in the first place is lost on me. He, or his advisors should have done this with Brit Hume, or someone of his political proclivities.

Let's face it folks, The dominant media elite is still fuming over the Florida debacle. If I were an advisor to Dubya, I would make provisions for massive voter fraud in the coming election, and make provisions for the upcoming bloody attack by the leftist media. Lying is like mother's milk for the left, and is endemic to their beliefs and culture. President Bush should be cognisant of the fact that the left will do anything to assure his demise

[international american]

Okay....read it twice:)

[csmusaret]

Is it just me or did Russert look unusually bad this morning? Puffy face, cheap looking suit, half shaved chin, hair all over the place and occasional wild eyed glances.

[dr_who_2]

Let's face it folks, The dominant media elite is still fuming over the Florida debacle.

The dominant media elite is still fuming over the war on Iraq, Bush's neglect of the UN, the war against the Taliban, the tax cuts, the impeachment, the 94 Republican victory, Clarence Thomas, the Gulf War, Panama, the Bush Sr. landslide, Iran-Contra and Ollie North, Reagan's Central America policy, Reagan's landslides, Reagan's tax cuts, Ford, Nixon.... get used to it. We know for a fact that the media is made up mostly of lefties who care more for the cause then for the truth. That's life. As for Dubya, he took his case directly to the voters, and that's about as good as he can do. I doubt he's going to win if he thinks he can make the press see his side of the story. They're not interested in seeing his side of the story, they want to get Kerry elected. What Bush needs to do is give voters a good reason to reelect him, and that requires convincing people that the benefits of our activities in Iraq will begin to outweigh the obvious costs. He's in for a shock if he thinks that a so-called "wartime" spending spree is going to get him votes. He needs to rediscover what his principles are, state them clearly, and get his party to back him up so that the voters can see what they're risking in putting another version of the "New Democrat" in the white house. So far, he looks like he's bogged down the way his Dad was in '91, "whistling in the dark" and wondering why his base isn't clamoring to reelect him.

[MACVSOG68]

Why Presisent Bush agreed to this interview in the first place is lost on me. He, or his advisors should have done this with Brit Hume, or someone of his political proclivities

I see it a little differently. I saw the interview and re-read the transcript. I did not see a single question that won't be thrown about over and over in the coming campaign. This interview simply gave the President a chance to respond to the nation, where he won't necessarily have that opportunity later on. I think some of his answers were very well done, others a bit lacking.

President Bush is now in a campaign for re-election. He can't always confine himself to the safety of a Brit Hume. Sooner or later he must face the political enemies and realize that the seeker for a second term must defend the first term. The President doesn't have to worry about me; he's got my vote, but for many Americans, especially those independents who will make the difference this November, most of the questions posed today by Russert were fair game and require answers.

[Helms]

Let's face it folks, The dominant media elite is still fuming over the Florida debacle.

Actually they tried and failed at derailing the last election. There is little doubt in my mind that they worked to deprive the GOP of a win.

[Joe_October]

... the Florida debacle....

Florida was no debacle. Gore tried to steal the election and he failed. It would have been a debacle if he succeeded. The partisan Press is mad because their man didn't win. They are just looking for a reason that the middle voters could accept.

[patriciamary]

I believe Bush is in serious trouble.This is going to be an ugly election campaign and the Bush people have to step up and start now!

[RoseofTexas]

Russert: Why do people hold you with such contempt?

Please folks, help me bring some cheer to our beloved president! SEND A VALENTINES POSTCARD to our president! Let him know how much we respect and love him! PASS THIS ALONG TO ANYONE on your mailing list!! Let's bombard the WH with tons of CARDS!!

[jolie560]

Tim Russert showed me nothing this morning. He regurgitated negatives thrown about by Bush's opponents, and gave GW a chance to respond.

That was the gist of his interview.

[trek]

I didn't mind the Bush interview. But contrast it with Russert's boot licking treatment of Hillary! If he is bold enough to pepper President Bush with vetted charges about his National Guard service why not be as dogged with the Hildebeast about bribes disguised as cattle futures trades, the secret health care task force, covering for Bill on bimbo eruptions (like she really didn't know) etc. But no. When Senator Shrillary appeared on Russert's show he treated her with royal deference. It was disgusting. This is what is meant by "media bias."

[foreverfree]

bump

[Brimack34]

Russert Day's are numbered. Well Ketchupboy can say it. Peggy Nonan seems to think the Pres. blew it. By the article on the Drudge Report. I like some of her writing but she is not good on TV either.

[Conspiracy Guy]

I felt the President held his own. He was open and sincere, (wasted on the democrats). He gave more than answers, he gave explanations, (wasted on democrats). SO I guess I have to agree with you. He needs to stay away from these creeps.

CG