Republicans running for re-election run from Bush, but not Bush money

[ProSense]

Candidates cool to Bush, but not his money

By Tom Raum, AP Writer

WASHINGTON — Many worried Republicans on the ballot in November have been pushing away from the White House, not wanting to be dragged under by President Bush's sinking approval ratings and growing anxiety over Iraq. That doesn't mean they're also fleeing his cash offerings, however.

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When Bush went to Cleveland earlier in the week to make a major speech on Iraq, there was a noticeable absence of top Ohio Republicans, including Sen. Mike DeWine, who is locked in a tight re-election race.

Cheney went to Newark, N.J., earlier in the week to help raise $400,000 for New Jersey GOP Senate candidate Tom Kean Jr. But Kean showed up 15 minutes after Cheney left. Kean said he got stuck in traffic, a claim critics questioned based on the route he took.

Michael Steele, the GOP Senate candidate in Maryland, skipped Bush's speech at the U.S. Naval Academy in November, but joined the president later at a $500,000 fundraiser. Last month, GOP Senate candidate Mark Kennedy in Minnesota did not attend an appearance by Bush at a 3M Corp. plant outside Minneapolis, but joined him later at a fundraiser.

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http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2006-03-24-running-from-Bush_x.htm?csp=34

[DanCa]

1. Where money lies honor dies.

It's an old saying, but i think in this case it works.

[monktonman]

2. Dont forget Martha Rainville.

Mr. Bush please dont come to Vermont. I didnt know it was Tom Delays money and last but not least - swiftboat who?

[DinahMoeHum]

3. Just goes to show, whoever said there was honor among thieves

was also a thief.

:evilgrin:

[LSK]

4. thats in USA Today? wow..

[rocktivity]

5. "He's George Bush's choice--is he yours?"

That line from Jon Corzine's first campaign commerical was enough to give him the New Jersey governorship by a ten-point margin (despite a ringing condemnation by his ex-wife). Operation Bush Brush, we can call it--in a way, embracing Bush's money is even WORSE than embracing Bush!

:bounce:
rocknation

[ProSense]

6. DNC: Bush and Santorum: Who Is Avoiding Whom?

DNC: Bush and Santorum: Who Is Avoiding Whom?

Fri Mar 24, 11:53 AM ET

To: National Desk

Contact: Damien LaVera of DNC Press Office, 202-863-8148

WASHINGTON, March 24 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was released today by the Democratic National Committee:

Bush and Santorum: Who is Avoiding Whom?

Tonight, President Bush will be in Sewickley Heights, Pa., to raise campaign cash for scandal-plagued Republican Senator Rick Santorum. With the American people losing confidence in the Bush Administration's dangerously incompetent handling of the war in Iraq, the President's visit would seem an ideal opportunity for him to explain to voters in the Keystone State why he insists on maintaining a permanent commitment to a failed strategy in Iraq. Instead, tonight's fundraiser is closed to the press. Of course, it is difficult to tell if the decision to hide tonight's fundraiser is intended to protect President Bush or Senator Santorum. Considering President Bush's plummeting approval ratings, particularly his 34 percent approval rating in Pennsylvania, it is no surprise that Senator Santorum doesn't want to be seen in public with the President. (Survey USA, 3/16/06)

Or maybe President Bush doesn't want to be seen in public with one of the leaders of the Republican culture of corruption in the Senate. Santorum leads the fabled "K Street Project," the Republican effort to install their partisan cronies in key lobbying positions. Senator Santorum has been criticized for accepting a $500,000 home loan from a bank run by one of his campaign donors, and accused of misusing his Political Action Committee's funds. According to reports, Santorum has spent just 18 percent of the money his PAC has raised on candidates, with the rest of the money being spent at fast food restaurants, Starbucks, and retailers. (phillynews.com, 2/21/06; Roll Call, 3/1/06)

"With President Bush's poll numbers in the tank and Senator Santorum mired in scandal, it is difficult to tell who is hiding from whom," said Democratic National Committee spokesman Damien LaVera. "Apparently Senator Santorum is happy to collect campaign cash from President Bush's special interest friends, as long as he doesn't have to be seen in public with one of the least popular politicians in the state.

"Santorum's game of duck and run isn't fooling anyone. Pennsylvania voters are hungry for change, not more of the same culture of corruption that we have seen from Republicans like Rick Santorum. Democrats have a bold vision for America based on honest leadership and real security that will move our country forward. It is time for Republicans in Washington to get on board."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnw/20060324/pl_usnw/dnc__bush_and_santorum__who_is_avoiding_whom115_xml

[JeffR]

7. Santorum's game of duck and run...

And Bush's of lame duck and run

[espera17]

8. Election Website

For updated coverage of House, Senate, and Governor elections check out http://electionpredictions.blogspot.com . I recently stumbled upon the site and found it quite interesting and it has a wealth of information.

[newyawker99]

9. Hi espera17!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast: