Attaboy From the Albatross

President Bush, widely perceived as an enormous drag on the entire Republican ticket, isn't exactly welcome on the campaign trail these days. But by golly he's still the party leader. So if he wants to stop by GOP headquarters to give a pep talk, who's going to stop him? Full Story »

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Subjects: U.S., Politics
Topics: Bush Administration, Presidential Election 2008
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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Oct 30, 2008 - 10:08 AM PDT
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Derek Hawkins
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by Derek Hawkins - Oct. 30, 2008

This column by Dan Froomkin is a worthwhile read. He rounds up a broad and interesting array of media observers and publications who have commented lately on the twilight of the Bush presidency and the almost comical low profile he's kept this fall. Great sourcing and linking. There's a lot in here that I would have missed otherwise. See links.

Title cracks me up.

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Fabrice Florin
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by Fabrice Florin - Oct. 30, 2008

Informative analysis of why President Bush is so conspicuously absent from most GOP campaign events, with a helpful round-up of quotes from the news media on this topic. This 5-page article cites publications from across party lines, and surfaces important facts and insights that help explain why Republicans are distancing themselves from the unpopular president.

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