How Bush has painted himself into a corner

[ochazuke]

For the first three-and-a-half years of his residency, Shrub has carefully avoided repeating the errors of his father.

Most importantly, he tried to show concern for people hurting from the poorly-performing economy.

Then, last year, the economy showed a drastic turn-around: unemployment started dropping, the stock market went straight up, GDP hit 8.2% in the third quarter, etc., etc.

So, he changed his tune to "Happy Days Are Here Again".

GOTCHA!

Now, the economy is starting to roll over, burdened by unprecedented levels of debt (both public and private) and the inability of the government to provide any further stimulus.

But Shrub can't go back to saying things are bad! He's stuck with the Rosy scenario!

So, unless the economy booms in the next four or five months, Shrub will be exposed to the inevitable Democratic broadsides that will be aimed right at him.

The only campaign 'stategery' left: "We're at WAR" "I'm a WARTIME PRESIDENT" "WE'VE BEEN ATTACKED". And it won't work.

Unless of course ... something "happens".