Bush Adds COCKROACH to Social Security Tour

seems the dog and pony isn't enough -- bush*'s social security road show now features a dancing cochroach

Bush Adds DeLay to Social Security Tour
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Tue Apr 26, 1:59 AM ET White House - AP
By JENNIFER LOVEN, Associated Press Writer

CRAWFORD, Texas - President Bush is adding a helper to his Social Security road tour: House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, who is facing allegations of ethical improprieties but is seen by the White House as crucial to pushing Bush's plans through Congress.

In Galveston, Texas, on Tuesday, Bush was discussing his proposal to add private investment accounts to Social Security. DeLay was scheduled to attend the event with the president and, along with a few other Republican members of Congress from Texas, fly back to Washington with him on Air Force One.

DeLay is facing questions about the source of funding for some of his foreign trips, political fundraising for Texas elections and his ties to a lobbyist under federal criminal investigation. He has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.

close at this point makes no sense to me.

want his agenda passed (aka-his legacy)

.... Far from trying to distance Bush from DeLay's troubles, the White House has responded to criticism from Democrats with steadfast support for the majority leader. Now, with Tuesday's joint appearance, the White House is taking that loyalty to a new level.

Part of the reason is pragmatic. One of the most influential and effective conservatives on Capitol Hill, the man known as the Hammer is regarded by the White House as someone who gets things done — and the administration has proposals, such as changes to Social Security, that need an effective shepherd.

Bush counselor Dan Bartlett pointed to DeLay's role in House passage of a Bush-backed energy bill.

"I think actions speak louder than words," Bartlett said in an interview. "The House leadership, and specifically Tom DeLay, have not changed. He is a very effective leader who's getting work done on behalf of the American people."

"I think actions speak louder than words," Bartlett said in an interview. "The House leadership, and specifically Tom DeLay, have not changed. He is a very effective leader who's getting work done on behalf of the American people."

what it should read:

"I think actions speak louder than words," Bartlett said in an interview. "The House leadership, and specifically Tom DeLay, have not changed. He is a very effective leader who's getting work done on behalf of the American CORPORATIONS."

Good call!

Bringing DeLay along for the ride will add another reason for voters back home to reject him in '06. I suspect this is a tactical maneuver by Bush (Rove) to get rid of him by making him REALLY unpopular.

:tinfoilhat:

privatization ideas? Delay's got a lot of mud sticking to him at this point.

DeLay is NOT a likeable guy.. and every day more and more dirt comes out on him. I hope AWOL Bush supports him all the way up to his impeachment trial.

BWAHAHAHAHA!!

.....Bush counselor Dan Bartlett pointed to DeLay's role in House passage of a Bush-backed energy bill.

"I think actions speak louder than words," Bartlett said in an interview. "The House leadership, and specifically Tom DeLay, have not changed. He is a very effective leader who's getting work done on behalf of the American people."

What is your impression of Tom Delay? 92% NEGATIVE. You cannot get much worse than that. And Bush thinks this jerk is going to help him?

People are having a hard enough time buying Bush's privatization of Social Security without adding Delays credibility problem to the mix. And Delay, probably perceived by most people as the most corrupt member of congress, can't help his image by threatening to destroy Social Security with Bush's hair-brained scheme. It's looking like a win/win for Democrats to me.

sence to me-it is almost like the repugs are shooting themselves with this little show today.

But having said that--let them!!

slimy and creepy. Think i will try to remember to refer to him as this.

for the ride. If there's anybody people trust less than Delay it's an oil Sheik.