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Bush Absent For a Reason, But He's OK

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(Newser) – President Bush is lying low on Election Day eve, and even his White House spokeswoman admits his dismal ratings are the cause, Reuters reports. “Everybody would like to be popular,” Dana Perino said today. “We can all remember that back in high school, everyone really wanted to be popular, and some of us just weren’t.” Bush last spoke with John McCain in September, and has not planned events for tomorrow.

Perino said Bush has no qualms about his tenure, and will return to Texas with a clear conscience. “When he goes home,” she said, “President Bush will be able to look in the mirror and know that he was true to his values and true to his principles, and that’s what keeps him going.” Bush will watch the election results at a private White House dinner and “remains hopeful” that John McCain will prevail.

Bush and John McCain.
Bush and John McCain.   (AP Photo)
President Bush listens to a speech during a graduation ceremony for FBI Special Agents.
President Bush listens to a speech during a graduation ceremony for FBI Special Agents.   (AP Photo)
President Bush acknowledges the White House Press Corps after arriving on the South Lawn returning from a weekend at Camp David.
President Bush acknowledges the White House Press Corps after arriving on the South Lawn returning from a weekend at Camp David.   (AP Photo)
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Shannonals
Nov 3, 08 6:37 PM CST
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inky
Nov 3, 08 7:11 PM CST
When Bush looks in the mirror in Texas, he'll not see his reflection. He's become a vampire who's sucked the lifeblood from this country. Reply
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Lula
Nov 4, 08 9:14 AM CST
Inky, you are so right. He is the worse piece of a President we have ever had. Reply
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Like you even know any other presidents, Lula! Reply
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