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Public Opinion: How Should McCain Handle President Bush in the Campaign?

Posted May 27, 2008

Reader Comments

mccain and bush

I hope he kisses his butt and gets soundly romped, as he should.

Hard to believe but he is actually worse than boy george.

McCain and Bush

nether one is worth talking about

McCain and Bush

McCain should be honest. He should not put on "an act" to please people or decide what he should do based on public opinion. I admire President Bush for staying true to what he believes is good for America. I do not appreciate the way the press, generally speaking, gives him the most difficult time on all sides. McCain needs to show respect for a good president who is doing everything he can to protect America, advance democracy and lesson government control over the people.

McCain/Bush

I ditto Vicki Brown's comments! After, all, President Bush was chosen in a most particular way and it makes me wonder if the Lord didn't "plan" for his election in these terrible times. Remember how President Truman "happened" to become President at a most crucial time in America's history????

McCain and Bush

McCain should lavishly praise Bush every chance he gets, leaving no doubt that he will follow every single strategy, direction and policy that Bush has espoused.

McCain and Bush

McCain should walk a circumspect line. He shouldf not hesitate to

distance himself on a number of issues, such as how to deal with high

gas prices and the economy. He should also point out that President

Bush never vetoed an overly inflated bill until recently. As a starter,

McCain should join with anyone to start regulating the speculators

who arfe driving up oil prices fort no good reason. Time to close the

Enron loop hole. McCain should look like he is his own man and not

a surrogate of Bush. He needs to come forth with positive change

ideas which appeal to most if not all. On the other hand, he must move in a fashion that does not overly aggravate the conservative base.

mcCain/Bush

I think Bush is one of our great Presidents. The Press and most follow their line has made him look bad when he has been a good President and kept us safe.

He can't do much now with the Demo Congress who I might add, has a lower favorable approval than the President. Now people think we should have an all Democrate government--President on down. What a mess that would be!!!!

McCain and Bush

He should not distance himself from Bush!

Bush/McCain Fundraising

With Bush being in the cellar as far as ratings go, and McCain coming off like Bush's 3rd term, this is a pathetic last gasp for a GOP that once touted itself as the "Party of Lincoln" and has become the "Party of Distress". All the GOP has is fear, they can't tout accomplishments because there have been none. McCain hanging onto Bush's coattails is a like a man clinging to an anchor.

Good riddance to them, most inept administration this nation has ever seen. Listening to McCain, he hasn't a clue, he and Bush would make good bookends in the Library of the Disaster.

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