I do think the administration's lack of enforcement of border security and handling of this port situation undercut their credibility so far as national security is concerned. If we're at risk, the borders (including our ports) need to be more secure.
"Bush want the N's To DIE!!" pretty much finished any caring that myself and a large number of Americans had for the plight of displaced New Orleans residents...
Add in the INCREDIBLE fraud and corruption that Louisiana Dems are demanding as part of the "Process" of rebuilding, and you have a ready made recipe for apathy....