This crap from the Dems would have worked like a charm (and did) as little as 6-8 years ago. Now it gets refuted almost before it gains any traction, and the snakes head back into the tall grass, waiting, hoping, praying for something, ANYTHING they can pounce on. It hasn't happened yet, but they keep hoping, and "we" keep countering with the truth. The only people who end up believing their garbage are the "true believers" (actually, they don't believe it either but they lie for a living), and the rapidly dwindling number of people who rely on the network news for their info.
Now, Dickie, get back under that rock where you belong.
1--The popularity of Fox News. The Dems have never experienced fair and balanced before, and without the networks doing their bidding in spinning, the task is harder. Some arguments evaporate in the light of truth and don't stand up to the slightest logical challenge.
2--W. Bush is NOT is father. He's a banty rooster and not a pushover or "let's rise above this" gentleman. He called them on their act and nipped their criticisms in the bud.
It also doesn't hurt to have the history of Clinton's failures in the past as well as the facts of the Democrats' pre-Sept 11 security briefings. They must have realized that they are culpable for their own failures to connect the dots as well as liable if any of their rantings result in security leaks and compromise.