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-We’re engaged in a long-term war against an enigmatic enemy, with no end in sight.

I don't think anyone disputes that, President Bush himself said it after the september 11th attacks. But, whats the alternative? Sit back and wait for the next group of terrorists to kill a few thousand people... Or maybe president Dean could have the Department of Peace have a nice long talk with the terrorists so we can understand why they are so angry...

-American military members are suffering and dying at the hands of terrorists on foreign soil.

Unfortunately true... the reason? See above...

-The media makes a concerted effort to only portray the President in a negative light.

Yes, but they have been doing that since Reagan... At least now we have Fox News and Conservative talk radio.

-The President’s job approval numbers are well under 60%, with just over a year left until the election.

So were President Reagan's and Bill Clinton's for that matter, and Bush 41's Numbers were well above 60%. The point is that poll numbers don't mean a darn thing a year from an election.

-The President scores well under 50% on polls asking if he should be re-elected

Answer same as previous question....

-The economy is struggling to emerge from a recent recession.

Actually the economy has recovered quite well, with growth projected to be 3-4% for the year... And the stock market up nearly 20% from the beginning of the year...

-Defense spending is way up

You'll have that when your at war...

-Budget deficits are a serious concern

Budget deficits are only a serious concern if are large in comparison to the overall budget. The current deficits are about 5% which is what they were in the early 1990's. That being said fiscal reponsibility should be a priority over the next few years. I.E. No new big goverment programs

-National unemployment is over 6%

The only weak spot in the current economic recovery, most economists don't see this being an issue as hiring will eventually catch up with other economic indicators -- well before the next election.

-The Democrats have assembled a formidable, diverse group of contenders that criticize the President constantly, including one quote: "If [our soldiers] were sent there to fight, they are too few. If they were sent there to die, they are too many."

HA!!! HA!!! If you say so....