When Bush does that, the stuff still sticks, while he remains above the fray.
Makes him look very classy compared to the scumsuckers on the other side.
I believe you are incorrect.
It may stick to the average Freeper, but the folks getting their news from Dan Rather or the NY Times don't even know about it. If Bush had pounded Kerry's lying during the debates these saem people would very definately know about it.
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