[Fenris6]

I think she wanted to gin up something for the cable news to talk about and to elevate her profile with a little controversy Disagree. Noonan is dead on. Bush needed a stronger msg for his national audience. Imagine if Cheney had done the interview instead - quick & concise responses that nail the point down & back the detractors into a corner. 45% of America thinks Saddam NEVER had any WMDs, despite evidence to the contrary - because Bush is not getting his msg out. As for the personal attacks, Noonan's character has always been above reproach. She's never been a bomb-thrower or character assassin. As a former Reagan speech writer (remember him?) she knows her stuff. If she says Bush came off weak, she's trying to help - not hinder. So listen. Bottom line: if the Bush peeps can't fix their communcation problems, the Republicans will snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in Nov. Apparently its what we do best.

[_Jim]

Bush needed a stronger msg for his national audience.

Correcting chubby-faced potato-boy wasn't enough? Constantly covering the same subjects as asked by Russert repeatedly wasn't strong enough?

In case you didn't notice, this was a grilling under the guise of an interview and I think the president did an EXCELLANT job of defusing a contentious and irritating Russert.

Tell us, have you had a chance to see and review 'the interview' again after your original viewing?

[Delta-Tango]

As for the personal attacks, Noonan's character has always been above reproach. She's never been a bomb-thrower or character assassin. As a former Reagan speech writer (remember him?) she knows her stuff. If she says Bush came off weak, she's trying to help - not hinder. So listen. Bottom line: if the Bush peeps can't fix their communcation problems, the Republicans will snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in Nov.

Wow! There are TWO of us on this site who want Bush to win, but don't drink Kool-Aid. I have been trying to make this point as well, and I hope to be out of the hospital next week.

You realize this IS Free Republic where you are making this point? Tell ya what -- I'll volunteer to start YOUR car in the morning, if you'll start MINE....Oh, forget it Fenris, we both have families to think about. So lets just give up and get in line. Do you want grape or orange flavored?

[cheme]

After further consideration, I maintain my position. The president did fine.