Strawman argument. I'll wait while you show me where I've said that Bush elevated Clinton's stature.
Your delight at the administration which, until November did not fight back, is astounding. No one has said the president should engage in this and most of us have said Republicans in Congress and/or administration officials (like Scott McClellan whose job it is) should do this.
You can't possibly be this obtuse.
People want a President who is a leader, not one who acts like a radio talk show host. That may make YOU feel good, it does NOT get things done. Once again I see you just choose to tune out any facts that do NOT conform to your own personal emotional whimsy. Really sad.