AP Newsview: Bush allies say he's lost his way

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http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/news/breaking_news/13053958.htm

Newsview: Bush allies say he's lost his way

Associated Press

WASHINGTON - The building blocks of President Bush's career - his credibility and image as a strong and competent leader - have been severely undercut by self-inflicted wounds, leading close allies to fret about his presidency. They say he's lost his way.

These senior Republicans, including past and current White House advisers, say they believe the president can find his way back into people's hearts but extreme measures need to be taken. Shake up his staff, unveil fresh policies, travel the country and be more accountable for his mistakes - these and other solutions are being discussed at the highest levels of the GOP.

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The vow was not just a reference to the Monica Lewinsky sex scandal. It was a nod at every ethical question that ever hovered over President Clinton, any blurring of what Bush viewed as a clear bright line between right and wrong.

"In my administration, we will ask not only what is legal but what is right, not just what the lawyers allow but what the public deserves," Bush said Oct. 26, 2000.

Five years later, senior White House adviser I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby was accused of covering up his involvement in the CIA leak case, an investigation that raises questions about the role played by Bush confidant Karl Rove and Vice President Dick Cheney to discredit an Iraq war critic.

[GreenArrow]

1. "be more accountable for his 'mistakes'"

The only way to do that involves an orange jumpsuit.

[quiet.american]

2. GreenArrow, you've taken aim and nailed it. n/t

[Carla in Ca]

3. Ah, yes

What goes around comes around for this underachiever-in-chief

[Plaid Adder]

4. I love articles like this.

"If Bush would only become responsible, intelligent, competent, and brave, he might be able to save his second term."

Yeah, and if I were 5'10" and weighed 110 pounds maybe I could become a supermodel, but don't hold your breath.

It's hilarious. Are these people serious? In order for Bush to do ANY of these things they're 'recommending,' he would have to BECOME A DIFFERENT PERSON. You want a competent president? You're gonna need to give the job to SOMEONE ELSE.

:popcorn:

THe Plaid Adder