Bill O'Reilly: "Can President Bush Make A Comeback?"

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,169234,00.html

The poll numbers after Katrina show the president's job approval slipping below 40 percent, which is in Jimmy Carter and Richard Nixon territory. If Mr. Bush continues to fall, he will be handcuffed for the next three years in getting his programs passed, his policies implemented. The anti-Bush press is sensing blood. Reliable Bush basher E.J. Dionne is not only attacking the president, but anyone he considers sympathetic to Mr. Bush — like me.

Writing in The Washington Post, Dionne says, "Fox's Bill O'Reilly devoted one of his 'Talking Points Memos' to denouncing (Mayor) Nagin and (Governor) Blanco. True, he was 'fair and balanced' in devoting a single sentence in his speech of roughly 500 words to Bush's role: 'the Homeland Security office and President Bush were 24 hours late in taking decisive action.' Thanks for that, Bill." Well, don't mention it, E.J. Just like you didn't mention the other three "Talking Points Memos" where I criticized the Bush administration, and dozens of other times in on-air conversations. Strange how you would admit that, E.J., but that's what I've come to expect from you. You couldn't recognize the truth if it popped out of your latte. Your liberal ideology has overwhelmed your analytical capabilities. The truth is that FOX News and “The Factor” have placed appropriate blame and reported accurately about Katrina.

There's no question President Bush did not fulfill the leadership role Americans expect in a disaster like that. As soon as the levees were breached, it became a national and security issue and the president should have issued an executive order immediately, sending in the military. In time of life/death, Americans look for to the commander in chief to lead, not to some confused governor or mayor.

The question now becomes can Mr. Bush make a comeback? The relief efforts are building, but we're still dealing with a huge, confused bureaucracy here. I expect most hurricane victims will get a chance to start again, but it won't be easy. That, however, will not be enough. President Bush needs a big win and soon. Katrina, Iraq, gas prices and the chaotic border have all descended upon the president. If something dramatically good doesn't happen soon, like the capture of bin Laden or Zarqawi, Mr. Bush could be staring at very, very tough times.

[The Backlash Cometh]

1. If he gets Roberts in, Bush's mission IS complete.

He can step down now, and his conservative cronies will pay his housing, just like they did for Reagan.

[win_in_06]

4. Well, Roberts and his other nominee.

If he gets two conservatives seated on the Bench and manages to fabricate closure to the war in Iraq he will be seen as a hero to his supporters.

[DemsUnited]

2. Rats looking over the side of the ship, wondering when to jump.

And O'Reilly is as ratty as they get.

My guess is some indictments from Fitgerald will have most of the disgusting little critters running for their lives.

[enid602]

3. busy boy

for a 'handcuffed' president, he's doing pretty well so far; packing the court, applying for sanctions against Iran, changing the circumstances under which we can use nuclear force, giving disaster contracts to cronies, etc. Bush is a busy boy.

[Coexist]

5. "but anyone he considers sympathetic to Mr. Bush — like me."

true egomaniac, it's always about ME.

[Imagevision]

6. Question is: Why would we want Bush to make a come-back?

When his qualifications to lead are at best, as bad as Brownie's - and at worst, -- less competant then Brownie's display of leadership abilities...!

http://downingstreetmemo.com/

[Javaman]

7. That's were all repukes fail, it's not about winning, it's about leading..

That's something that has completely escaped moron* for the last 4 1/2 years.