Bush considers trimming month-long vacation to stem poor poll ratings

**Richard Tafoya** · Jul 13th, 2006, 11:31 PM

Governing in reaction to polls again.

Houston Chronicle:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...s/4040588.html

Quote:

The White House is concerned enough about President Bush's job rating and its possible effect on Republican chances in the November elections that word of reduction in vacation time at Crawford next month is being put about.

Bush may be so desperate to look engaged that, even if he's not in Washington, aides say he will spend more August nights on the road away from his Prairie Chapel Ranch.

What with the approach of congressional elections as well as continuing rough patches with Iraq, Iran and North Korea, "White House officials have decided too much is at stake this year for Bush to spend so much time on vacation," the Associated Press reported.

**DoubleEdgeSword** · Jul 14th, 2006, 06:24 AM

His legacy is shot. His only hope is helping his party, now. And from what I've seen in the past year, many in the GOP are saying, "No, thanks."

mhafinancial · Jul 15th, 2006, 04:27 PM

The U.S. is suffering from a presidency that has been on a 6 year vacation.

Jul 14th, 2006, 06:24 AM	#2
DoubleEdgeSword The Modulator Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 30,072	His legacy is shot. His only hope is helping his party, now. And from what I've seen in the past year, many in the GOP are saying, "No, thanks."

Jul 15th, 2006, 04:27 PM	#3
mhafinancial Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,634	The U.S. is suffering from a presidency that has been on a 6 year vacation.