Democrats to target George W Bush during mid-terms

London Telegraph (U.K.) ^ | August 8, 2010 | Robert Winnett

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Barack Obama and senior Democratic politicians are attempting to revive unpopular memories of George W Bush in a bid to undermine the resurgence of the Republicans ahead of this autumn's mid-terms.

The US President, who will this week travel to Texas – his predecessor's heartland – has repeatedly warned in recent days that Republicans do not have a "single idea" that differs from Mr Bush's policies.

Democrat members of Congress, who are returning to their states to campaign for November's elections, have been advised to remind voters of the alleged damage that Mr Bush's policies caused to the US economy.

Mr Bush left office more than 18 months ago as one of the United States' least popular presidents with an approval rating of less than 30 per cent.

He has kept a low profile since stepping down. However, this may be about to change as his memoirs are due to be published just days after the mid-term elections in November.

Democrat strategists hope that details of the book will begin leaking in the run-up to polling day placing the Bush legacy as a central issue for voters.

The Republicans have called the strategy "desperate" and "sad" – and claim it is designed to deflect attention from the growing concerns over Mr Obama's record.

The current President's approval rating is now below 50 percent amid voter concerns over the continuing high levels of American unemployment. Senior White House aides have publicly warned that they may lose control of the US Congress in the mid-terms as a result.

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And may these idiots continue to do so in 2012, as well..........=.=

[Rodm]

We had 7 good years under Bush that beats 2 terrible years under President Big Cry Baby

[The Duke]

"Please, oh please Br'er Fox ... do anything else ... but please don't throw me into that thar briar patch!"

[Gumdrop]

Deja vue - I’m old enough to remember the constant resurrection of the Herbert Hoover theme by the Democrats. They do not seem to bright - have no new ideas at all!!!!

[Impy]

This Bush fella seems to be the rats key target. I don’t know what office he is running for but he’s probably gonna lose.

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