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Wonder what happened to that guaranteed drop in approval ratings, anyway? I thought they said it was a sure thing when the President's popularity dropped to a new low of 70% last week?

I was so worried...............NOT!

Thanks for the stats, DrDeb, and I'm so sorry to hear about your FIL. My dad's body is breaking down badly, but his mind is still sharp. If I had to chose between the two, I'd sure pick that combination. Prayers and thoughts for your husband and his family.

Thanks for the polling info on the speech. I posted this on another thread because it makes all the pundits and yahoos out there trying to spin this as "Bush responds to Congressional pressure" or that this is a Senate Democrat plan. It is from the Address to Congress and the Nation 9/20/2001:

Today, dozens of federal departments and agencies, as well as state and local governments, have responsibilities affecting homeland security. These efforts must be coordinated at the highest level. So tonight I announce the creation of a Cabinet-level position reporting directly to me -- the Office of Homeland Security.

And tonight I also announce a distinguished American to lead this effort, to strengthen American security: a military veteran, an effective governor, a true patriot, a trusted friend -- Pennsylvania's Tom Ridge. (Applause.) He will lead, oversee and coordinate a comprehensive national strategy to safeguard our country against terrorism, and respond to any attacks that may come.

Why anyone was surprised by this move, is beyond me. W's in charge, man. If the Dems were surprised, then they've been asleep at the wheel and most of the pressitutes cannot remember past the 24 hour news cycle. Pretty pathetic.