I think this is a smart move for President Bush. He knows that the congress will never give him that power. NEVER. But with all the MSM and Democrats bitchin about too slow, too fast, the president knows they will blame him no matter what he does. So, he says, If you're going to blame me, then give me the power. (knowing congress won't) then he can say. How can you blame me for being too slow, too fast, but you do not give me the power. I don't have the power now and you won't give me the power. Now, Sit down and shut up!
You see it too.