[Patriot from Philly]

I don't see the status quo changing in these elections. The Dems just held on to what they had.

However, I agree Bush's numbers are low and he's in a funk. How do you suggest he get his numbers up. The Dems and the media are tag teaming him. It's going to be hard with the media after him constantly.

I think he should pick a fight with the media.

[johnmecainrino]

Did anyone ask Tom Davis to run for governor? He would have done much better in Northern Virginia.

[HitmanLV]

I think the President has to stop misstepping. That alone will get him a few points, and every point counts.

The GOP is reunited now, especially since Alito is on board. That's a good start. Dubya needs to really get on his game - he needs to communicate with the American people better (its almost shocking how little he has improved in 5 years). 3-4+ dead soldiers a day has to stop, too. The August vacation in Crawford makes him look out of touch and aloof: it hurt him this year.

Basically he needs to smarten up.