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BUSH'S BID FOR HISTORY
New York Post ^ | September 3, 2004 | Dick Morris

Posted on 09/03/2004 8:02:08 AM PDT by nikos1121

UNTIL President Bush began his speech on the final night of the Republican National Convention, the goal of the United States' anti-terror policy was perceived by a largely supportive public as a bid to assure safety. With a rhetorical flourish worthy of the great speeches of all time, George W. Bush has transformed the war into a battle for liberty.

In a speech that was at once eloquent and substantive, sensitive and dynamic, profound and familiar, Bush has risen to a level few presidents have ever reached.

Sometimes a strategist just has to sit back and gasp. Occasionally, a seasoned political observer needs to realize that he has seen something extraordinary. Tonight, Bush made me feel like that.

The speech satisfied every single political need. He contrasted with Kerry without appearing negative. He demonstrated emotion without pandering. He rose to a level of substantive specificity without becoming wonkish.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Editorial; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: acceptancespeech; bushkerry; dickmorris; gwb2004; rncconvention
Dick Morris is usually right on the money when it comes to his political insight whether it be spoken of written. He admits that he voted for Al Gore in 2000, but now says that it will be an honor to vote for George Bush in 2004. Must read.
1 posted on 09/03/2004 8:02:09 AM PDT by nikos1121
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To: nikos1121

Dick Morris is not trustworthy -- even when I agree with him! LOL


2 posted on 09/03/2004 8:03:40 AM PDT by NavySEAL F-16 (Proud to be a Reagan Republican)
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To: nikos1121

Bump.


3 posted on 09/03/2004 8:06:03 AM PDT by Rocko (The Dems will have "Bush Stole the Election!" put on their tombstones.)
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To: nikos1121

But this was really a good article... I think summed it up for the Independents and some swing democrats...


4 posted on 09/03/2004 8:13:48 AM PDT by tomnbeverly (Do not let the UN make decisions for the protection of the United States... VOTE for George W. Bush)
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To: nikos1121
Dick said something to the effect - after 9/11, supporting Bush was once a duty, now it is a honor!

I'm not sure whether it is either, but it certainly feels good supporting President Bush.

5 posted on 09/03/2004 8:27:53 AM PDT by RAY (They that do right are all heroes!)
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To: nikos1121
Morris is in CYA mode.

He was certain a week and a half ago that Kerry's going to beat Bush.

6 posted on 09/03/2004 8:33:03 AM PDT by Ghost in the Machine (Yes, I exist. No, I am not a virus.)
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To: nikos1121

Morris has a brilliant intellect.


7 posted on 09/03/2004 8:39:24 AM PDT by tkathy (There will be no world peace until all thuggocracies are gone from the earth.)
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To: nikos1121

Nice article.
But a misleading headline, IMO. If Bush is remembered in history, it will be because a historical legacy is not important to him. Saving civilization, the USA and liberty are his concerns. The opposite of WJC.


8 posted on 09/03/2004 8:44:22 AM PDT by Sam Cree (Democrats are herd animals)
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To: nikos1121

Great analysis. Bush pulled a 'Clinton' with his speech last night.


9 posted on 09/03/2004 11:31:39 AM PDT by Cableguy
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Morris voted for Gore in 2000?

What a putz.

10 posted on 09/03/2004 11:35:19 AM PDT by what's up
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To: what's up

One of the best political minds ever. No core, no ideology, just what it takes to win.


11 posted on 09/03/2004 12:01:11 PM PDT by genghis
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To: Sam Cree
If Bush is remembered in history

Comes with the territory. Chief Exec of the USA is going to be a part of history no matter what. Even if he never showed up to work and had his paycheck electronically deposited he would still get the blame for every thing that happened during his watch and the era of his years as Chief Exec would be named for him.

12 posted on 09/03/2004 12:08:35 PM PDT by RightWhale (Withdraw from the 1967 UN Outer Space Treaty and establish property rights)
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To: genghis
Yeah...and he's wrong so often.

I remember when Morris insisted over and over that Hillary would never win in her Senate race.

13 posted on 09/03/2004 12:15:14 PM PDT by what's up
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To: RightWhale
"Chief Exec of the USA is going to be a part of history no matter what"

Sure. But remember Bill Clinton and his famous desire to leave a "legacy?" I'm trying to say that W may go down in history as a great leader instead of Clinton precisely because being "remembered" or being well thought of are not as important to W. For instance, the guy risked his presidency on the Iraq war, something Clinton would never have done.

I kind of think that while Clinton is the ultimate politician, W is the visionary.

14 posted on 09/03/2004 12:16:10 PM PDT by Sam Cree (Democrats are herd animals)
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To: Sam Cree

I don't believe that Clinton was particularly concerned about not having a major event during his stewardship, and so not having a legacy. There is a lot to be said in favor of having a quiet 4 or 8 years. Probably not many Chief Execs would want to have a war during their term. Of the two things I would do my first day behind the desk in the Oval Office, neither would involve war, I would hope, and neither would be of interest to most people although both would affect them greatly.


15 posted on 09/03/2004 12:43:46 PM PDT by RightWhale (Withdraw from the 1967 UN Outer Space Treaty and establish property rights)
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To: RightWhale

Yeah, quiet years would be lovely.

What two things would you do?


16 posted on 09/03/2004 12:47:33 PM PDT by Sam Cree (Democrats are herd animals)
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To: Sam Cree

One is in the tagline. The other is to extinguish all public access easements.


17 posted on 09/03/2004 1:02:19 PM PDT by RightWhale (Withdraw from the 1967 UN Outer Space Treaty and establish property rights)
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To: RightWhale

Not true. Clinton has openly and publicly lamented that September 11th did NOT occur on his "watch". He was, is, and always will be "possessed" that his legacy is Monica Lewinsky. How pathetic.......


18 posted on 09/03/2004 5:34:51 PM PDT by GeorgeW23225 (Liberals really aren*t bad people. It*s just that they know so much that simply ISN*T true!!)
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