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GOP Frets Over Bush's Political Standings (http://aolsvc.news.aol.com/news/article.adp?id=20050615031309990010&ncid=NWS00010000000001)

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They never have to worry about him once he's out of office.

I'd ignore this and start looking at the Rep's runs for the next presidential slot. That would be more telling of what the Republican party is thinking.

The president proudly considers himself a politician who forges ahead, despite the obstacles, but some Republicans are worried that Bush's resolve could cost them control of Congress in 2006 or 2008.

They fear his advisers are ignoring the signs of voter discontent, moving too slowly to adjust their strategies to new realities. Some top Republicans also blame GOP congressional leaders for focusing on legislation that seems to help a select few while making no progress on issues that matter to many.

These Republicans include lawmakers and consultants who are allies of the White House. Most spoke on condition of anonymity, fearing reprisal from the administration.

I think the bolded statement speaks for itself.

Ahh, but see...just because the Republicans are concerned about losing their jobs in the next elections doesnt mean they dont agree with Bush's political stance... This is politics we're talking about - a business in which many who participate are constantly riding the shifting winds hoping simply to keep their jobs.

Ahh, but see...just because the Republicans are concerned about losing their jobs in the next elections doesnt mean they dont agree with Bush's political stance... This is politics we're talking about - a business in which many who participate are constantly riding the shifting winds hoping simply to keep their jobs.

I have to ask which would be worse... that the Republicans genuinly disapprove of Bush's policies which are seen unfavorably by the majority, or that they themselves also advocate policies seen unfavorably by the majority but just don't want people to know that leading into an election?

I cant remember american policies of government, but after 2 terms can the same president still stand? Cos if not, the world will be rid of the Bushes again...yay.

Yeah. Unless some majority would actually pass this:

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c109:H.J.RES.24.IH:

I thought it was Jeb's turn next.....


Of course, each Bush having their own antichrist, he will talk about the Evil Castro having bananas of mass potassium requiring immediate military action, and the need to expand the patriot act to allow him to send in the troops to stop any medical procedures that offend HIS delicate sensibilities....

Yeah. Unless some majority would actually pass this:

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c109:H.J.RES.24.IH:

I think everyone figured since Democrats seem to be sponsoring this bill that they are hoping for a Clinton part 3. :D

Ahh, but see...just because the Republicans are concerned about losing their jobs in the next elections doesnt mean they dont agree with Bush's political stance... This is politics we're talking about - a business in which many who participate are constantly riding the shifting winds hoping simply to keep their jobs.
Glad somebody hit the nail on the head.

Truman had this problem in his second term, too. He wasn't afraid to make hard decisions but without an opponent to be compared against, he lost in the popularitiy polls.

The same thing is happening to Bush. The only poll that mattered was taking in November 2004. Now that he is a lame duck, the war is his problem, the lack of social security reform is his problem, and so on.

The rub is that he might lose control of Congress for the Republicans, much as Truman did for the Democrats.