That would be President Bush, whose approval rating scraped new lows last week. Bush won't be on the ballot in 2008, of course, but throughout American history, outgoing presidents have cast a long shadow over the campaign to succeed them. And when a departing president has been as unpopular as Bush is now, his party has usually lost the White House in the next election. There's no guarantee that history will repeat itself. But the weight of experience suggests that Republicans in Congress and in the presidential race are vastly underestimating the challenge of escaping the undertow Bush is creating. If he cannot recover at least somewhat, or if the party does not separate itself from him more effectively — or both — the GOP may be dragged under.
i believe this to be very true. although i believe that bush has done some good things, i agree with the state ment that his campaign may some one limit the ability of success of the next republican president. just like we talked about in class if he was to sponsor a candidate he would probably oe hurt that candidate more than he would help them
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I agree with the statement because many hostilities has built during the Bush Administration in the second term of office. Although dealing with a crisis like 9/11 is difficult and challenging, I believe that because of mistakes made in the name of protection and security we have strayed from the freedom and rights that our country is founded on. Hopefully Bush will not side with one candidate unless the Republican party does not want the success of that specific candidate.
I dont thing Bush will be helping any candidate in their campains. That candidate would not want another cheney on their shoulders.
Like we talked about in class, I think all the people running in the election want to STAY AWAY from Bush. Everyone wants him to be NOT on their side, because people don't want a leader like Bush.
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