IMO, no matter what Bush said or didn't say, the media will spin it according to their agenda anyway.
He's damned if he does and damned if he doesn't. But I for one, support him and what he said today.
Agreed, he's going to be attacked no matter what, but he provided fodder for his enemies by mentioning that word.
Press has been talking of Democrat and Pork in terms of Pelosi getting this bill passed.. now by tonights news cycle, mondays at the latest, that will all be forgotten and the focus will be on the fact Bush has never vetoed any other bill for Pork ever... by him mentioning the word he's made their attacking of him even easier. He's basically written the script for them to attack him next few news cycles.