Reply #3: They are SO desperate (WH)

[salin]

they have tried everything - as they convinced themselves it was his "charm" (hah!) and charisma that won him such "great" support (er... not winning the popular vote in 2000, and "winning" by one state in 2004) - they forget that pre911 his were abysmal numbers for a new president (in the 40%s)... so they have kept him cloistered, scripted to keep the "war pres" momentum going - but completely misattributing the reasons why he had a following. He reportedly hates nonscripted events, as his ego can barely tolerate any questioning of his "rightness."

So lets put him out there unscripted... if his 'charm' comes through... then folks will once again back him ( :eyes: ). Forget that the first two events have made him look even worse. But seriously - they have to do something... their tried and true scripted stuff is no longer working... so try something risky... (bush unscripted) and maybe it will pay off - seems to be behind this.

Bet these events end after a week when polls show no gains, and possible further erosion. Then he will be back to the president in the bubble. But in the mean time - lots of great moments of buffoonery on display.

The GOP on the hill who are running for their political lives must be cringing.