Bush turns to political base as war support wanes

[UpInArms]

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N1892736.htm

WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Fighting a decline in public support for the Iraq war and his own leadership, U.S. President George W. Bush and Republican allies have chosen to court his political base with a campaign-style offensive against Democrats.

The Republican National Committee on Friday unveiled a new television advertisement accusing Senate Democrats of dishonesty for turning against a war they originally supported, although polls show the broad U.S. public following a similar track from support to disillusionment.

It was the latest volley in an offensive Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney launched last week to attack war critics as unpatriotic and hypocritical.

Analysts saw the push as a response by a worried White House to stop an erosion in popularity that has extended to Bush's bedrock supporters, such as military households, married voters and even the NASCAR auto-racing fans emblematic of his conservative base.

Pollster John Zogby said his surveys showed majorities of such groups no longer supported Bush. "That's the heart of his base. Bush has to at least get back support from some of those," Zogby said.

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[Arkana]

1. Nope. Saying you made a mistake in voting for the IWR isn't dishonest.

It's called maturing. Realizing you fucked up, apologizing, and taking steps to fix it.

Sorry George, but as they say in Texas, "That dog won't hunt."

[LaurenG]

2. What base?

The man is a total failure. You know what they say about losers. No one wants to be your friend except those who really love you. I personally don't know 1 republican who is sticking by him. Bye Bye pResident. Bye Bye...

[The_Casual_Observer]

3. NASCAR auto-racing fans

That is one hell of a pathetic "base" --- I doubt that they are the old "have mores"

[saigon68]

19. It's NECKCAR--- LOL

[drb]

4. "Base?" "Base?" You mean most, but not all, of the people.....

...who believe that space aliens have contacted the US government?

THAT "base?!!!"

ROFLMAO!!!

[UpInArms]

10. it reminded me of who is really *Co's "base"

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2000/10/18/politics/main242210.shtml

excerpt:

Bush gazed around the diamond-studded $800-a-plate crowd and commented on the wealth on display.

"This is an impressive crowd - the haves and the have-mores," quipped the GOP standard-bearer. "Some people call you the elites; I call you my base."

[DBoon]

18. The "all your base are belong to us" base

nt

[meti57b]

5. If bushy-tush is upset about his support, he should listen to c-span.

The callers all seem to love him and his war.

[AndyTiedye]

17. Because KKKarl's Minions Are Blocking The Lines for the Anti-War Side

Does anybody think they wouldn 't do that?

[OKDem08]

6. I think people are simply desperate for a change, anything

substantive. If he would simply communicate and/or address this issue w/an appropriate plan, he just might have an effect w/those who previously supported him. I can't understand why he would attack the messenger rather than focus on the real issue. Thousands of soldiers are in harm's way while he plays the blame game. It is shameful.

[The Roux Comes First]

11. You're not suggesting, like admitting a mistake?

In the abstract I too wonder if that would have significant cathartic effect with whatever passes for *'s "base." However, I think that taking responsibility thing is a hell of a lot easier to learn in childhood and there's darn little evidence it took in this case.

[NanceGreggs]

7. Sorry, Georgie ....

"... a response by a worried White House to stop an erosion in popularity that has extended to Bush's Bedrock supporters."

Hmmmmm, too late. We all know that Barney, Betty, Wilma and Fred are Democrats. And even long-time Republican Mr. Slate is now having his doubts about this whole Iraq thing ....

[54anickel]

13. Heh-heh - thanks for that. I needed a reason to smile tonight...n/t

[Enraged_Ape]

8. So the energy CEOs will finally send their kids to Iraq?

And the psycho fundies too?

It's about time! Go ahead, Bush base! Show us all what you're made of! Do your President proud!!

[President Kerry]

9. turning to your extremist Nazi base..

that ought to fix it. I have no words heinous enough for this pathetic administration. You'll burn in hell, and forever be a stain on US history, Cheney and Bush.. You're so bad you're even killing your own party.

[hadrons]

12. surveys showed majorities of such groups no longer supported Bush....

"That's the heart of his base ..." ... becareful for what you wish for, huh

[PATRICK]

15. No one trusts them

because Bush has shoved big government down Libertarian throats for his own financial gain, not for the nuts. As for trying to appeal to the disparate selfish minded mentally diseased elements, it's unstable and stupid and despised even by the hacks that use them.

And they are being reminded they are a permanent minority who should be the last to test the limits of rights and tolerance.

[Writer]

14. Bush to Base: Remember I AM the Second Coming!

I swear, that is ALL he needs to do, and he'll be able to hold on to that last 30%. ;)

[54anickel]

16. Check out the RNC ad They've been busy lil beavers - have a couple

of titles/versions posted

Democrats: Dishonest on Iraq

Harry Reid and The Democrats: Dishonest on Iraq

Democrats: Dishonest on Iraq



http://www.rnc.org/

On edit: can someone name the tune in the background on that main video? I can hear the melody in my head but can't think of the words.

[sofa king]

20. Wait, Mr. President, I know what you're thinking....

...And I'm sorry to tell you that Tony Stewart is not qualified to be Secretary of Transportation. So don't even try it.

[DeepModem Mom]

21. kick