Wouldn't it be swell if somebody in the WH press corps asked this:

[dave123williams]

Mr. President,

When was the last time you had a drink?

[WilmywoodNCparalegal]

1. not including water, that is...

that would be a great question, but I doubt anyone in the media has the guts to ask it, or that person would get Dan Rather-ed.

[dave123williams]

2. It would be refreshing if a reporter valued his country more than his job.

[CrispyQ]

4. Ain't that the fucking truth!!

Think we'll ever see a return to that?

[bunkerbuster1]

3. Bush booze lapse = Rove distraction

I think the Enquirer story was planted, and they're all set to go with some heart-rending "refutation" if the rumor mill reaches a certain pre-set tipping point.

But I'm a cynical bastard.

[Sal Minella]

5. Also resignation if necessary to save a shred of credibility for GOP

[calico1]

6. I would ask something like this:

Mr. Bush, do you like your martinis shaken or stirred? He'd probably answer before he really thought about it. :silly: