[vanmorrison]

Because Bush keeps rubbing our noses in this immigration idiocy, I have to conclude that his handlers (Karl Rove) have factored in the loss of the anti-immigration voters. I think they believe they'll pick up these lost votes from the Hispanics (who else?) who'll become new Republicans. We'll see...

But the problem with this chicanery, as I see it, is that Bush has effectively betrayed other significant conservative voters who'll probably sit this one out, too. Such as fiscal conservatives, anti-free traders, neo-isolationists, and others whose votes won't be replaced by shifting "Independents" or Democrats.

I think he's overplaying his hand if he thinks that just being strong on the War trumps every other consideration under the sun. Big mistake...

[SouthernFreebird]

I think your right. His cockyness was what was needed in the war.

It's not good for getting re-elected when he's alienated so many supporters.