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Bush's "Good News" Problem

According to Fred Barnes, President Bush's situation "... Doesn't Get Any Better Than This"

But those don't quite match the gust of good news for Bush between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Here's the list: capture of Saddam Hussein, Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi's about-face, enactment of a prescription drug entitlement, signing of the first rollback of Roe v. Wade, fastest economic growth in 19 years, quickest pace in worker productivity gains in 20 years, two-decade high in increased manufacturing activity, significant drop in jobless claims, lowest underlying rate of inflation in 38 years, and rock-bottom interest rates. Oh, yes, the stock market: A week before Christmas, the Dow's up 23 percent for the year, 4 percent since Thanksgiving.

Not so fast says ScrappleFace, Bush is playing into the DNC's hands ...

"People can only take so much positive news before it begins to drain them," said Mr. McAuliffe. "The incessant drip, drip, drip of good news is exhausting. Democrat candidates in 2004 will have a clear, focused message: 'Eliminate Good-News Fatigue. Vote Democrat'."

What a slogan!

Posted by SoccerDad at December 23, 2003 1:25 PM