It mainly speaks to a trend in politics where we are attacking the person rather than the policies. In addition to being the leader of the free world, President Bush is a nice guy but too many Americans think it's makes sense to denigrate him personally - very sad. Of course it happens on both sides and is sad either way.
It doesn't happen on both sides, oh foolish newbie. It only happens on the liberal side. Don't make unsupported accusations like that, that kind of trash talk needs supporting examples.
Btw, welcome to FR!
Can you please tell me your sources on the Republican side? I can't imagine where you get your news.