He has done that - and I just saw his statement on FNC. But he needs to get down there with his brother and go to the damage site, pass out water bottles, whatever. Yes, I know its crass - but that's politics, and he has to show he's connected to this disaster.
**But he needs to get down there with his brother and go to the damage site, pass out water bottles, whatever**
Good idea, tie up resources with the secret service securing the area for a presidential visit. NOT! The best thing W can do is what he did, releasing federal funds and staying out of the way so the rescue workers and others can do their jobs. W can visit the area when they have things under control. If he went now, the media would have lots of stories on how he hampered rescue efforts by being in the way.