I don't agree with Barnes' spin. If a conservative president is elected on his campaign issues, then he doesn't bend over and appease the left of center. It's one thing to make compromises on "non-issues"; it's quite another to tell your base "get over it."
Okay...I wanted your opinion of the piece before I commented...
You know where I am coming from...except on a few things, border control mainly...I am a big Bush fan.
However, I didn't even really buy into Fred Barnes' column..and it really pains me to say that...because it would be so convenient to just post that link to all of the Bush bashers..but, I agree with you.
I have heard Barnes be pretty hard on Bush, when he has been on Brit Hume's panel, or even on the Beltway Boys, but I kinda think he stretched a bit here.
Thanks for the opinion..