[IronMan04]

The mayor doesn't want to accept blame for his horrendous leadership, along with the LA governor, so he is trying to shift the focus to President Bush, who should just take charge, federalize the effort, and push this moron and Governor nutjob lady out of the way...

So when your state of California had been struck by earthquakes and landslides did your Governor look for the Federal Government for Help?

[SunStar]

So when your state of California had been struck by earthquakes and landslides did your Governor look for the Federal Government for Help?

Yes, he obtained federal dollars for the state, but correctly handled the problems within the state himself, like a good Governor should, so he did not need to put the blame on President Bush. It's "CYA" mode for the mayor or New Orleans and the governor of Louisiana, because they SCREWED UP!