CounterBias: "The American President"

In this column I examine how the Bush campaign team exploited the fears of Americans to win re-election.

"Karl Rove and Bush’s political team were responsible for creating the Bush presidential persona, a persona that resonated with Middle America. Under controlled and scripted situations, Bush was charming, engaging, and seemed to generally care for his supporters. Despite having blood as blue as John Kerry’s, coming from the same kind of wealthy background (exclusive prep school, Ivy-league education), Bush’s image was more blue-collar that John Kerry. Despite his personal fortune, Bush’s public image was that of a guy you might have as your neighbor. On vacation, Bush was usually photographed at his Crawford ranch, dressed in cowboy gear, engaged in regular-guy chores."

I'll never begin to understand the folks that Bush appeals to or who support him. I've given up! But one bright spot: Oregon went for Kerry. Yes!

Tired Old Cynic

bush has never been elected. he aint even the dogcatcher.....he should be arrested.
you can believe anything you want; this is georgebushamerica and not only is earth flat, but the moon is too

falling off of bikes??