It’s his weak-spot. They don’t trust his tax cuts and they worry about the deficit. I guess I should put it on record that although I’m underwhelmed by the Democratic candidates in the field, I think the president is far more vulnerable in terms of re-election than some seem to think. Check out these poll numbers during a successful war. Not encouraging data among independents for the White House. Check out also the bonanza fund-raising among Democrats, especially John Edwards. In some ways, Bush may be more vulnerable the more successful he is in foreign policy. People may warm to a Democrat who promises them relief from the drama of the war on terror. Of course, the odds are still with Bush. And he shouldn’t take his eye off foreign policy. The war against terror is only near the end of its beginning. But he does need to address run-away government spending, boost his compassionate conservative image, and re-engage domestically. The odds are not that the economy is heading for a Krugman-like collapse. But it could well grow quite quickly without generating enough jobs to keep the unemployment level below 7 percent. That spells trouble for the incumbent.
A STORY OF FAITH: At a time when the church seems rudderless, it’s always good to hear stories like this one.
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