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Born at the Crest of the Empire

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Hapless GOP

Just when there's the first, very faint signs that the GOP might be beginning to gain a little issue traction on Obama, let's bring this guy back on the stage. to "discuss policy" and start a Bush v. Obama popularity contest.



















I mean, seriously. Just when they thought they might be out, he drags them back in.....

(Former President George W. Bush waves as he is introduced to speak at the Manufacturers & Business Association's 104th annual event in Erie, Pa., Wednesday, June 17, 2009. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic))

(PS. Obama's popularity is still very high, and the "issue slippage" is really pretty minor. There's some contradictory evidence to the meme, but it's a story the media have been looking to write.)

3 Comments:

  • Is it me, or does he looked soused in this picture? Lingering case of BDS (Bush derangement syndrome)?

    By Blogger Lew Scannon, at 5:17 PM  

  • Serious gin blossoms.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6:42 PM  

  • It is the National Manufacturers dinner, and you can't expect him to make through a trade group speech without a little something.

    Plus, there's no media tracking his every step now, so, as long as he doesn't topple off the stage, he gets away with it.

    By Blogger mikevotes, at 9:07 PM  

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