[B Knotts]

But he never made the fatal mistake of so many politicians wearing his faith on his sleeve to gain political advantage

Everyone seems to be taking this as a slam on President Bush, but the first thing I thought of when he said this was Kerry receiving Holy Communion as a photo op.

[nuconvert]

I don't think that particular line refers to Bush.

[madison10]

You know I didn't think about Kerry, though it would have applied. It was the word "mandate" that steered me a different direction.