Posted on 09/19/2005 12:12:34 PM PDT by areafiftyone
As the petty carping from Senators Reid and Kerry indicates, President Bush’s speech from Jackson Square was a success. Again, he accepted responsibility for the torpid response of federal authorities. He showed empathy for the victims and recognition the poor had borne the brunt of the New Orleans disaster.
He came prepared with a credible agenda of action. And the biblical allusions fit well with Southern and religious folks, black and white. Not a great speech, but Gersen did the job, put the President out front and center as Big Boss in the rebuilding of New Orleans.
Also, New Orleans and Louisiana officials, Democrats though they may be, are unlikely to keep attacking a fellow who is going to decide how $65 billion is spend in their back yard. After mishandling the crisis, the president has been on top and out front for two weeks. While the memory of his stumbling and bumbling will be part of his legacy, the worst is behind him, the story now gets better with the recovery and rebuilding of New Orleans, a story Americans will like.
Media and Democrats who continue to snipe will soon appear to be what many are: inveterate Bush-baiters and Bush-bashers. Nevertheless, there is no denying that George W. Bush is now at the nadir of his presidency. The aura of 9/11 is gone. His approval is at 40%. Iraq appears an insoluble mess with the real potential for a strategic and economic disaster. Gas prices are biting. The immigration situation—and the president’s inexplicable refusal to protect the border—is killing him with his populist base.
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LOL...you read my mind! That was the exact image I had in mind when I typed my post!
The dirty little secret about the number is that if your poll number is below 45, you are considered a loser - which is what the dems have to believe in order to continue their assault against Bush. The MSM is just trying to help out the blame-Bush'ers.
If people remember correctly, Bush's poll numbers were also below 45 for several months before the 2004 election. The dems were deluding themselves .. as usual. When Bush won by over 4 MILLION VOTES .. the poll numbers were shown to be what they were - A LIE. Just like they are now.
One thing I have notice is that the Bush Administration leads by what he think is right not by polls..
"... the Bush Administration leads by what he think is right not by polls.."
You would have noticed correctly!
Something's up.
Google "goz zog". First hit is a Hillary Clinton site. Hmm..
Pattt Buckwheat has nadired GW more than the left wing mediots have and has been wrong more times.
Misunderestimated: A Timeline of President George W. Bush's Successes, Despite Media and Democrats
September 16, 2005 | newyorker77
Posted on 09/16/2005 12:37:42 PM PDT by new yorker 77
MISUNDERESTIMATED:
1993, Summer - Mocked for trying to unseat Governor Ann Richards.
1994, Nov. – Defeats Governor Ann Richards to become Governor of Texas.
1998, Nov. – Becomes first Texas Governor to win re-election.
1999, Fall – Mocked for announcing a run for the Presidency.
2000, Winter – The media nominates John McCain for the Republican Party.
2000, Oct. – Mocked by media before three debates with Al Gore.
2000, Oct. – Wins all three debates against Al Gore.
2000, Nov. – Dirty trick unleashed by Gore Campaign and media.
2000, Nov. – Dan Rather calls Florida for Gore one hour before polls close.
2000, Nov. – Bush Wins election when Katherine Harris certifies Florida’s election.
2000, Nov. – Democrats try to steal election through courts.
2000, Dec. – Supreme Court stops Democrats from stealing the election
2001, Spring – Bush gets his first round of tax cuts passed.
2001, Summer – Jim Jeffords hands Senate control to Tom Daschle and the Democrats.
2001, Aug. – Bush Job Approval hits all-time low according to lib media polls.
2001, Sep. – 9/11/01 terrorist attacks destroy WTC and define Bush Presidency.
2001, Sep. – Bush has bullhorn moment at the WTC.
2001, Sep. – Bush galvanizes the nation in his speech before a joint session of Congress.
2001, Oct. – Democrats say Bush is dragging his feet on responding to the attacks.
2001, Oct. – The U.S. Military begins destroying the Taliban the next day.
2001, Oct. – Democrats say the War in Afghanistan is a quagmire in week one.
2002, Spring – Media and Democrats say Bush knew about 9-11 before it happened.
2002, Summer – Bush begins debate on removing Saddam Hussein.
2002, Sep. – Democrats say Bush is dragging his feet on dealing with Iraq.
2002, Sep. - Democrats demand Homeland Security Department.
2002, Nov. – Bush bets his popularity and the GOP wins back Senate, gains in House.
2002, Nov. – Homeland Security Act of 2002 passes to create new department.
2002, Dec. – Congress passes the Iraq War Resolution. Most Democrats support it.
2003, Mar. – War in Iraq begins.
2003, Apr. – Democrats call Iraq a quagmire one week after war starts.
2003, Apr. – Baghdad falls.
2003, Apr. – Media focuses on looting of Museum. Turns out most artifacts are fine.
2003, May – Bush gets 2nd round of tax cuts passed with GOP Senate helped elect.
2003, July – ‘Bad tan’ Joe Wilson becomes media darling when he lies about Niger.
2003, July – Uday and Qusay take permanent dirt knap.
2003, Aug. – Foreign terrorists begin car bombing. Media calls foreigners, insurgents.
2003, Sep. – Bush Job Approval hits all time low. Lower than previous low in Aug. 2001
2003, Dec. – Saddam Hussein is captured in Mosul. Democrats cry.
2004, Jan. – Dean implodes. Kerry becomes ‘electable’ savior.
2004, Jan. – David Kay becomes media darling with his WMD testimony.
2004, Jan. – Paul ‘mumbles’ O’Neill gets 60 Minutes red carpet.
2004, Jan. – Bush Job Approval hits new all-time low according to lib media polls.
2004, Feb. – Richard Clarke gets 60 Minutes red carpet. The horror. The horror.
2004, Mar. – Bush Job Approval hits new all-time low according to lib media polls.
2004, May – Abu Ghraib photos are paraded on 60 Minutes Wednesday.
2004, May – Bush Job Approval hits new all-time low according to lib media polls.
2004, June – 9-11 Commission becomes platform for the Jersey girls to bash Bush.
2004, Summer – Fahrenheit 9-11 anti- American propaganda film becomes media hit.
2004, Aug. – Anti-Bush liberals led by the very fat Michael Moore march in NYC.
2004, Sep. – Bush ends convention with a speech that crushes Democrats hopes.
2004, Sep. – 60 Minutes Wednesday gives America Memo-gate with a story on Bush.
2004, Sep. – 1,000th soldier dies in Iraq War. Democrats and media celebrate.
2004, Oct. – Bush mocked for poor performances against John Kerry in debates.
2004, Oct. – Afghanistan holds a successful First Presidential Election.
2004, Oct. - NY Times puts out fake story on missing ammo in Iraq.
2004, Oct. – Osama Bin Laden endorses John Kerry.
2004, Nov. – Fake Exit Polls produced by the AP on Election Day to discourage GOP.
2004, Nov. – Bush Wins Re-election 51 – 48 with over 62 Million votes.
2004, Nov. – GOP makes huge gains in both the Senate and the House.
2004, Nov. – Insane liberals claim the election in Ohio was stolen.
2005, Jan. – Sen. Barbara Boxer embarrasses herself by protesting the Election Results.
2005, Jan. – Democrats say the election in Iraq will be a blood bath.
2005, Jan. – 8 Million Iraqis vote. Their turnout nearly matches ours.
2005, Apr. – Lebanon defies Syria. Moves toward kicking them out.
2005, Spring – Terrorists begin large car bombing campaign in Iraq. Democrats celebrate
2005, July – Bush Job Approval hits new all-time low according to lib media polls.
2005, July – Media puts Karl Rove in jail. Media resurrects ‘Bad tan’ Joe Wilson.
2005, Aug. – Media gives bullhorn to Cindy Sheehan.
2005, Aug. – Iraqis create their First Constitution.
2005, Aug. – Hurricane Katrina blows Cindy Sheehan off the map.
2005, Sep. – Media and Democrats blame Bush for the delay in the response.
2005, Sep. – Bush Job Approval hits new all-time low according to lib media polls.
2005, Sep. – Bush sends General Honore to take control. The military succeeds.
2005, Sep. – Bush delivers speech that uplifts America and demoralizes Democrats.
2005, Sep. - On the verge of having John Roberts confirmed. The Teflon Bork.
Good analysis by Pat. Bush has been a major disappointment. As a conservative, I don't find a lot to cheer about in Bush's promise of multi-billions of federal hurricane spending (how do YOU spell "government waste and inefficiency"), anymore than I did in his signing the highway bill and his promises to world bodies that he is going to "pledge" billions of American taxmoney for foreign welfare payments to one hellhole after the next. (And don't get me started on the budget-busting, FDR-style Medi-Pill bill.)
Buchanan's 2000 bid for the presidency was ridiculous. But he is without question a conservative. Bush OTOH is a big government type, pure and simple.
So? It's not like he or any other senior member of his administration has Presidential ambitions (no offense Condi fans). In fact, the last time neither party nominated either the sitting President or a senior member of the sitting administration was Eisenhower vs Stevenson in 1952. Before that was 1920 (Harding vs Davis).
elections in both 2006 and 2008 will hinge, in part, on how americans feel about the administration - even though Bush is not running. Rove may not care, but we do. you can already see the Dem political operation for 2006/2008 revving up on threads here - even though Bush is not running, they are going to be running on the Bush record. so its imperative that things like iraq and gas prices improve, and this katrina thing does not become a fiscal atomic bomb and a costly beauracratic rebuilding effort.
the Dems will try and present to americans that "things are out of control". iraq, gas prices, Katrina, budget, etc. and to the degree that swing voter americans buy into that, they will be more likely to vote for change, and that will hurt republicans.
Buchanan is at No Tide.
It is this simple for Pat Buchanan: "unless you agree with me 100%, you don't agree with me at all." Pat hates two things about Bush: 1) the Iraq War; and 2)the borders.
While I agree with Pat about the borders, that still does not mean that I want articles of impeachment drawn up against Bush.
Bush is not a populist, never has been, never will be.
Thank god.
Quote: "the Dems will try and present to americans that "things are out of control". iraq, gas prices, Katrina, budget, etc. and to the degree that swing voter americans buy into that, they will be more likely to vote for change, and that will hurt republicans."
The last election should have shown one thing. People don't vote for change unless the other side is offering it. The dems offer nothing other than criticism. This isn't like 1994 when the Repbulicans ran on SOMETHING, a plan.
I also see the dems taking their best shots. . NOW. Yet, the elections are over a year away. They have revealed their strategy (to the extent there is one) over a year away from a vote being cast. This is foolish.
Finally, as hapless as the Republicans seem, the democrats are worse. There is a war being waged in the dem party, and it isn't going to be pretty. Even today, Cindy Moonbat called Hillary out on Iraq.
That's nice.
Janet Reno accepted responsibility fo Waco.
Buchanan is an anti-semite............also hates WASPS. Typical of many Irish Catholics.
There are some stuff that I think Bush has done wrong or I think he could do better, but I think once he is set, he will do it....
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