Where Oh Where has Georgie Boy Gone...

Written by: DFA Staff on Nov 3, 2008 9:52 AM EST

In a recent CNN article by Kathleen Koch, she comments on the absence of George W. Bush from the John McCain campaign, particularly in the home stretch.  When inquired as to the reasoning, Deputy Press Secretary Tony Fratto said,

"The truth is we're also trying to stay out of the public limelight during this period of the election season," said Fratto. "There are two individuals out there running to be President of the United States, and we don't want to complicate that for them."

Why the sudden interest in non-partisan politics, Mr Bush?  Could it be a request from Senator McCain to create a little distance? Could it be a request from the campaign to try and play down the more than 90% of McCain votes in line with Bush policies?

- David A. Volain
  DFA Political Intern

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