Rick's Cafe Americain

This New York Times article includes the following quote:

Gary Bauer, a conservative who ran for the Republican nomination in 2000, said that Mr. Bush’s performance had improved markedly in the second meeting and that he was confident Mr. Bush could take advantage of what he said were openings Mr. Kerry provided in the first two debates.

I think this summarizes a major failing of President Bush’s, and perhaps also of his handlers. 

At least give Bush credit for this: As soon as Kerry stammered “global test” he jumped on it, instantly recognizing that it played right into the permission slip theory. Sure, its bullshit, but it is also very politically savvy.

It isn’t like Bush has better figures that he can respond with.

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