You think too much like a hypersensitive PR advisor, always overly concerned about the impact on voters of a stray remark here and there, while ignoring the more important impact of the candidate's overall record of achievement. Bush has a track record of both accomplishment and clarity of vision on responding to 9/11. That is the reason Bush's numbers on this issue are so high. This sort of remark is a drop in the bucket by comparison. Of course the other side will try to paint him in the light you describe. The question is to what ultimate affect on voters? My guess is slim to none.
Bush's opponents have been prolific in using Bush's own words to paint him as a dupe and a fool for over four years now and, outside of their own base, the public isn't buying that stuff. The voters have seen Bush engage in decisive actions and heard him speak with clarity on his vision for how to respond to 9-11. Relative to your concerns, that record will mean a helluva lot more with Americans than an ill-conceived comment by Bush.
You think too much like a hypersensitive PR advisor, always overly concerned about the impact on voters of a stray remark here and there, while ignoring the more important impact of the candidate's overall record of achievement.
Interesting that you’ve worked out this whole bizarro character study of me, based on the fact that I said liberals are going to mock that single statement from Bush.
I’m sorry, but you’re just plain weird.