Bush Plans Active Campaign Role For GOP

President Will Help McCain Raise Money Late This Month; White House Won't Specify Expected Role

(AP)  President Bush will help Republican John McCain raise money later this month in Arizona. Beyond that, the White House isn't saying how much the two will campaign together.

The White House on Monday sidestepped a question about how much Bush will campaign with McCain but said the president would actively hit the trail in support of Republican candidates despite his low approval ratings and questions about whether his presence would help or hurt the likely GOP nominee.

"The president believes very strongly that, if we get out and take our message to voters, that we can be successful," said White House spokesman Scott Stanzel.

Bush, who has not been with McCain since a Rose Garden event on March 5, will appear with the Arizona senator at a fundraiser May 27 in Phoenix.

Asked at the daily White House news briefing whether one could expect to see a lot of Bush and McCain together, Stanzel said: "I think you'll see the president out on the campaign trail quite a bit. We'll keep you posted on their events that they may have together."

McCain's Democrats rivals, Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton, have argued that a McCain administration would amount to a third Bush term.

Bush and McCain, bitter rivals in the 2000 GOP primary contest, had a lighthearted exchange about Bush's role in March, when McCain received the president's endorsement in the Rose Garden.

Bush offered to do whatever helped the most - campaign with McCain or stay away.

McCain declared himself "honored and humbled" to receive Bush's endorsement. He said he'd "be glad to have the president with me in any part of America ... as much as is keeping with his busy schedule."

As to Bush's low approval ratings, Stanzel noted, "it would be interesting to note the approval rating of Congress, as well, which is lower."

In the latest Associated Press-Ipsos poll last month, 28 percent approved of the job Bush is doing, his lowest rating ever in the survey. Just 23 percent gave the Democratic-controlled Congress a positive grade.

[noloyalisti]

Good idea, have the most unpopular president of all time, who will be a laughingstock for decades to come, campaign for the GOP.

Let him establish that the GOP went along with his failed programs, like everything else he has ever done, and still do.

[jesterbelle]

Goldfinger.
He''s the man, the man with the midas touch.
A spider''s touch.
Such a cold finger.
Beckons you to enter his web of sin
But don''t go in.

Golden words he will pour in your ear,
But his lies can''t disguise what you fear,
For a golden girl knows when he''s kissed her,
It''s the kiss of death from

Mister Goldfinger.
Pretty girl beware of this heart of gold
This heart is cold.

Golden words he will pour in your ear,
But his lies can''t disguise what you fear,
For a golden girl knows when he''s kissed her,
It''s the kiss of death from

Mister Goldfinger.
Pretty girl beware of this heart of gold
This heart is cold.

He loves only gold,
Only gold.
He loves gold.
He loves only gold,
Only gold.
He loves gold.

[ray696969]

and the idiots in arizona will contribute millions

[jesterbelle]

Go on,Georgie,Give Johnny a nice BIG hug.

[noloyalisti]

Yes, let''s make sure and remember this moron bush (supported by mcBush) calling the Dems appeasers. He whose grandfather Prescott was making money along with the Nazis from the killing of American soldiers (exactly like Georgie boy is doing in Iraq).

[trishab4]

CBS: Bush Plans Active Campaign Role For GOP
President Will Help McCain Raise Money Late This Month; White House Won''t Specify Expected Role

-This is great news for Obama! LOL! Oh Maybe bitter and frustrated Hilary may join in with Bush too!

[realpatriot1]

And here I thought they''d lock him in a closet for the Convention! This is great news! make it a 50 state campaign George! Don''t forget to bring *** & Rummy with you!

All I can figure is that they know they can''t hide him and George is going to play the "experience" card
(Or perhaps the fear-mongering Bin laden tape pre-election orange alert card).

[tawpdawg11]

WOW!!

This is the best news for the democratIC party since Lanslide Limbaugh embarked on OPERATION BACKFIRE which resulted in a protracted nominating fight for the democratIC party, thus ensuring that MILLIONS of fresh, new, energized democratIC voters got registered and will head to the polls this fall with but one idea in mind.....to throw the bums OUT!

Dear Barack: Just give W a mic and watch him go. He is his own worst enemy. Do NOT dignify him with silver-tongued rebuke...otherwise known as stooping to his level. If you do THAT you will find yourself under a rock!

Dear GOP candidates everywhere: W campaigning schedule rapidly filling. Get your request in TODAY!

OBAMA AND A FILIBUSTER-PROOF MAJORITY IN 08! YES WE CAN!

[tawpdawg11]

As to Bush''s low approval ratings, Stanzel noted, "it would be interesting to note the approval rating of Congress, as well, which is lower."


The democratIC party didn''t realize a majority until 2006. The approval ratings (or lack thereof) stem from BEFORE then. And when democrats have enacted legislation benefitting average Americans, W used the ONLY vetoes of his entire presidency, if you want to call that fiasco a presidency. His latest buffoonery to stand before the dignitaries of the parliament of a foreign ally and spout cheap political shots just reinforces our freefall in respect. I wonder if he yakked his dinner on Olmert? I can just hear him:

Ah tell ya Olmy (lips smakkin while he gnaws on a bone)....Olmy ma Homey! I like that! What ya gotta do is tell them A-RABS ta knock this sheit off!

What a total doof!

[ramos937]

That is the best news we Democrats have had in many a year. The election of the Democratic nominee is now a formality.

[oscarez]

Bush better not be getting a free ride at the taxpayers expense. The GOP had better pickup the tab or there will be hell to pay.

[tonyd_31]

That is the best news we Democrats have had in many a year. The election of the Democratic nominee is now a formality.


Posted by ramos937

I love it. Who can convince the american people more that they do not want a Bush third term then W himself. Go DEMS!!! :)

[omaar-101]

China & Russia.

Go Vote For McCain and World (3)will Happen ...

Note: You War Mongers, World War (3) is just One More Arab Invasion Away... From being Made Real !!


And All You Yahoos are Screaming about Terorist !!

Keep Your War Mongering & Blood Thirsty EYES on ..China & Russia and India !!


http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/08/17/europe/EU-GEN-Russia-China-Maneuvers.php


Russia and China: Hold Joint Military Exercise
The Associated Press Published: August 17, 2007


CHEBARKUL TESTING RANGE, Russia: President Vladimir Putin said Friday he had ordered strategic bombers to resume regular Long-Range Patrols as Russian & Chinese Forces held their 1ST Joint Military Exercise on Russian soil.

NOTE: A show of Armed Muscle Aimed at Sending a Pointed Message to the.... United States.

The resumption of bombing patrols, which analysts say signaled a significant change for Russian military policy, comes amid a growing chill in U.S.-Russian Relations, strained over Washington`s criticism of Russia`s democracy record, Moscow`s objections to U.S. Missile Defense Plans and Differences over Global Crises.

Both Moscow and Beijing share a Heightening Distrust of what they see as the United States` Oversized Role and Influence in Global Politics, and the two former Cold War rivals have forged a "Strategic Partnership" aimed at Counter Balancing Washington`s Policies.

There were several Other Asian Countries Involved in those Joint Excercises..also !!

[stn_sage]

The primary reason Bush wants to campaign for McCain is to ''pass campaign expenses off'' on the taxpayers! More GOP fiscal irresponsibility! Beyond that---

The fact he wants to campaign for McSame is MARVELOUS!
I couldn''t be happier about it! He''ll do for McSame---in terms of turning people against him---what he did for the terrorism movement, in terms of increasing it''s numbers!

His presence alone will remind the public what corrupt, irresponsible GOP rule we''ve had for the last fourteen years! And GOP politicians aren''t
smart enough to tell him to ''stay out of it''!

So, he''ll drive the final nails into their election defeat coffin! A big THANKS!

[ixoye_02]

Bring it On!!! I hope the Resident (was Bush truly elected by the people in 2000?) shows his face all over TV. I''ve never seen in my life where adults of all ages, republicans, independents, and democrats alike have remarked, "I can''t even look at the man (Bush), let alone hear what he has to say." For a man who calls upon Americans to support the troops but has not initiated any serious funding to take care of the returning veterans, there is serious gaps in Bush''s actions to support the troops from his rhetoric. Unfortunately, the Old Warrior (McCain) has no better plan except for more of the same in Iraq.
Let Bush raise money for the GOP (aka Neo-Con botherhood). I hope all voting Americans are taking notice. It''s time to sweep these neo-con politicians into the dust bin of history and move America forward towards a more hopeful future. The GOP has just about beat any hope that might remain in their vision for America.

[jesterbelle]

Generals gathered in their masses
Just like witches at black masses
Evil minds that plot destruction
Sorcerers of deaths construction
In the fields the bodies burning
As the war machine keeps turning
Death and hatred to mankind
Poisoning their brainwashed minds, oh lord yeah!

Politicians hide themselves away
They only started the war
Why should they go out to fight?
They leave that role to the poor

Time will tell on their power minds
Making war just for fun
Treating people just like pawns in chess
Wait till their judgement day comes, yeah!

Now in darkness, world stops turning
As the war machine keeps burning
No more war pigs of the power
Hand of God has sturck the hour
Day of judgement, God is calling
On their knees, the war pigs crawling
Begging mercy for their sins
Satan, laughing, spreads his wings
All right now!

[noloyalisti]

We need to elect PROGRESSIVE Democrats and dump all those blue doggers who were standing with bushoccio all this time. That is the only way we will reverse NAFTA, break up the media monopoly, get single payer health care and raise taxes on the rich.

We should also dump the Democrats who would not support impeachment. I think we are all going to live to regret the day we did not impeach and imprison bush-cheney and co.

[mcvet]

Posted by ramos937: That is the best news we Democrats have had in many a year. The election of the Democratic nominee is now a formality.

but how can the democrat win this year if 5% of the democrats don''''t vote for him and 2 or 3% of democrats actually vote for the republican?


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Posted by ccfsdca at 05:38 PM : May 19, 2008
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You don''t keep up do you? It has been estimated that the Dem''s could loose as much as 7% and still win walking away! When you factor in all the NEW Democrats... I mean haven''t YOU been watching the NUMBERS in this primary? Haven''t you been reading anything? Republican Numbers are DOWN and I do mean WAY down and the Democrats are NOW the biggest Political Party in HISTORY!! Man you could hold a Republican Rally outside the South in a Phone Booth!! Sieg Heil Bush

[mcvet]

MAN! If you are a Democrat you HAVE to love this!! ROFLMAO What''s the chances this IDIOT can go out there and NOT LIE and DISTORT this war... Oh JOY!! Sieg Heil Bush

[omnibus66]

Terrific, I can hardly wait. Just the thought of Bush and McCain together on the campaign trail, kissing, hugging, holding hands. The mental image just boggles the mind.

Hail to the NEW Chief, President Obama.

[prinzowhales]

What better reason for Conservatives who have not already left the GOP to leave it now! Bush is threatening to bring his massive unpopularity to bear on behalf of Republican candidates. Cheney just sank one in Mississippi with his support...If I were the Democrats, I''d fund his speaking tours.

[sgtrds-e4]

Bring it on Georgie! This is GREAT news! I didn''t think that even HE would be this stupid!

Say hello to the next President of the United States of America (thanks in part to Bush campaigning for McCain) Barack Obama!!!

[greatdrivew]

Well, this is simply another example of McCain''s double-talk.

Out of one side of his mouth he cites minor differences between him and Dubya as proof that he''s not running for Bush''s third term.

Then out of the other side his mouth, he and Bush [albeit rarely together] advance the GOP/neo-con agenda for the war, economy, NAFTA, health care, energy, domestic investment, education, military industrial complex and tax breaks for the rich.

Four more years of the Bush/Cheney/neo-con agenda?

No thanks!!

It''s time to take a stand.

It''s time for a change.

[realpatriot1]

Bush needs to play an active role in something. His role as leader of the free world is no longer believable. His role as the financial steward of the nation never was.

He should play a more active role in al anon.

[harrydoghiny]

Please, Mr. President, hug your pal McCain at every campaign stop. Please, please, please...

[tibu987]

"Bush Plans Active Campaign Role For GOP"

Good, Bush can continue to dig the hole even deeper than he already has.

No matter who the Democratic candidate is, I predict that McCain will lose by one of the largest percentages ever.

[theholylord]

"The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance. He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked." (Psalms 58:10)

John McCain is the only cannidate that will fufill our presidents war on islam. What we need in these endtimes is a good strong anti-libaral, non-hippie who holds true to the word of our lord. I really hope WHEN McCain becomes president he lives up to the republican platform and ends abortion, criminalizes gay *** and marrage and stops de-regulashion. We need to invade andor nuke iran and all these terriorists before its too late. This is exacly what the bible pridected would happen if the world fell away from his word. Armogeddon is close at hand we must stop them as a global force and unite christians and live as the word would tell us. and wage war against the non-beilevers and democarats and libarals.

"The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name." (Exodus 15:3)

[kansas1946]

Bush Plans Active Campaign Role For GOP
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Oh, good. I bet the Republicans are thrilled. A president that no one can stand campaiging for them...LOL

[hungry1968]

Bush Plans Active Campaign Role For GOP
President Will Help McCain Raise Money Late This Month; White House Won''t Specify Expected Role





Perfect!!! This will absolutely be the nail in the guys coffin!!!!

[omaar-101]

Attention: White Women make up the Majority in America, then Women of All Races.

Then Lesbian Women, Account also for White Homosexual Male Demographic.

Then Independents, Democrat & Republican Moderates.

Note: Most Women are Pro-Choice, Regardless of Race or Political Persuasion

Independent Republicans, that are now Called Swing Voters. Then the Afro American Demographic, The Latino & Asian Demographic, Hawaii & Pacific Islanders. American Youth Demographic Ages 18-45 White, Black, Brown, Yellow...Prefer Obama and Your Mass Scare Tactics have yet to Work against him !!


(R)McCain Killer #1: Racist White Men, Underestimating a (Woman`s Right To ...Choose)

Note: Can Someone Please Say... Pro-Choice !!!

(R) McCain Killer #2: American Mothers & Fathers wanting their Loved Ones Back Home, as in...

Right Now !!


(R) McCain Killer #3: McCain`s Age (71) !!!

(R) McCain Killer #4: Racist White Males, Assuming that their Girlfriends or Wives are going to Vote for McCain, Just like them, when their Vote is just Like Pro-Choice, its a ...


A Very Private & Personal Matter and Non Of My Boy friend`s or Husband`s Business !!

(R) McCain Killer #5: Racist White Men, Assuming their Buddies Feel the same as they do, about Obama, though they Really Don`t.

Note: CNN said that some people in (NC) Went to Bed Surprised, that Obama WON (40% of The White Vote) and Won (NC) by a Landslide, just Like (Oregon) this coming Tuseday.

[element51]

I feel compelled to respond to your post. Man, you are one scary mofo. It is this kind of thinking (?) that should send chills down everyone''s back. It is hard to believe what you have said here. To actually be excited by the potential destruction of millions and millions of lives is just unthinkable. If you are looking to be feared you have achieved your objective. Just to know there are people like you out there walking the streets makes my skin crawl. And the sad part is that I know there are more than just you. How can you call yourself a "Christian" and go around spouting this kind of filth? I would like to think that you are just some dorky kid looking to get a reaction but your writing sounds to adult. You are one sick basstard and I hope you get some kind of help before you kill innocent people.

[trishab4]

"The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance. He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked." (Psalms 58:10)

John McCain is the only cannidate that will fufill our presidents war on islam. What we need in these endtimes is a good strong anti-libaral, non-hippie who holds true to the word of our lord. I really hope WHEN McCain becomes president he lives up to the republican platform and ends abortion, criminalizes gay *** and marrage and stops de-regulashion. We need to invade andor nuke iran and all these terriorists before its too late. This is exacly what the bible pridected would happen if the world fell away from his word. Armogeddon is close at hand we must stop them as a global force and unite christians and live as the word would tell us. and wage war against the non-beilevers and democarats and libarals.

"The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name." (Exodus 15:3)

Posted by theholylord at 10:45 PM : May 19, 2008

-theholyshit: how come you survived the natural elimination of Dinosaurs?

[sgtrds-e4]

-theholyshit: how come you survived the natural elimination of Dinosaurs?

Posted by trishab4 at 12:00 AM : May 20, 2008

He is singingrick, the immortal (and getting crazier everyday)

[sgtrds-e4]

theholylord

Hey ricky, eternity is calling.....and you ain''t gonna like it, phony. You''re lost.

[irliberal]

"Bush Plans Active Campaign Role For GOP"

This is like the clown volunteering for the dunking booth at the county fair.

Hey, I''d buy a ball.

[irliberal]

way from his word. Armogeddon is close at hand we must stop them as a global force and unite christians and live as the word would tell us. and wage war against the non-beilevers and democarats and libarals.

Posted by theholylord at 10:45 PM

Don''t you know that the lord smites down those little ignorant twits that didn''t learn to spell in 2nd grade? You''re in for one heck of a smiting, buddy.

[babooph]

The born again stuff is not as bad as the born in the first place,poor Bush poor USA.

[Gary Kempf]

Yea, Cheney worked so well in Mississippi. Bush would really improve McCains image....

[vmcneal2]

I''m sure McCain is thinking..How do I tell Bush thanks, but no thanks!!!!!!!

[armydog2]

way to go george, you are certainly the kiss of death for mccain.

[leftyintexas]

THIS ought to be good! Ha!Ha!Ha!

[sjc_1]

As Clinton''s campaign chairman said something like "Bush has done a lot to unify the Democratic party...". Voters will remember what a disaster his 8 years have been and how much damage they have done to the country. If that does not bring over people in the middle, I do not know what will.