Democrats see Bush as focus in 2008 Congress races

[rodeodance]

Source: reuters

Democrats see Bush as focus in 2008 Congress races

By Jeremy Pelofsky Wed Oct 31, 4:41 PM ET

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush will not be on a ballot in 2008 but Democrats said on Wednesday they plan to make him the centerpiece of their campaign to boost their majorities in Congress.

They argued the prolonged war in Iraq combined with their stalemate with Bush over issues like a plan in Congress to expand child health care coverage make him a good foil to use in the November 2008 election.

"At least in terms of incumbents who supported Bush 90 or 92 or 94 or 96 percent of the time, we believe that will be a very potent issue in 2008," said Sen. Charles Schumer of New York, head of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.

One political expert said Democrats used Bush effectively last year to recapture Congress, seizing on his low approval ratings, and they are expected to boost their margins next year.

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[OHdem10]

1. It might be wise to concentrate on the Republicans in House

and Senate. BTW Bush is not running. Are they too afraid to
confront the Republicans???????

[Rageneau]

2. They'd be fools not to run against Bush. The Pugs still run against McGovern and Carter!

The politics of personal destruction work -- which is why we're in the republican-generated fix we're in. They use a knife, we need to get a gun.

Democrats should insist that all Republicans are the evil twins of Smirk himself. The only way to clear the smell of Bush/Cheney from the house is to sweep out all their encouragers and enablers.