Republicans Fret at GOP Political Straits

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Republicans Fret at GOP Political Straits

By RON FOURNIER, AP Political Writer 41 minutes ago

After a full-throated defense of President Bush's policies on Iraq, Iran and even port security, Sen. John McCain (news, bio, voting record) shrugged his shoulders and explained why: "It's easy to be loyal when the guy is at 65 percent."

"I'm not going to kick him while he's down."

His message echoed throughout a weekend convention of GOP activists and potential 2008 presidential candidates who rallied behind the embattled Bush, mostly for his wartime leadership. But a second theme was less forgiving, and it was aimed at the White House and the entire Republican leadership:

Get your acts together.

Several speakers accused their own party of drifting from conservative values, especially the promise to control government spending, and warned of defeats in November if dispirited GOP voters stay home.

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