And it gets even worse beyond the 2008 election.
Just consider how many 16-24 year olds see Bush. He's singlehandedly created 40 million Democrats.
Oh, and lets not forget all the Democrats that he allowed to sneak across the border.
Worst. President. Ever.
IF President Bush would fight politically, we would not have to feel he is the worst president. Why the heck pursue policies if you are going to let the public think they are failed policies?
But there is one thing he can't escape. He abandoned a majority of Americans with his immigration policy, and undoubtedly lost great chunks of his base. As you said, too complicated to go into here in detail, but when you throw in with the liberal opposition you send the message to people that they might as well vote democrat.