Yeah, there's leadership but politicking is important too
Republicans in Congress know that the immigration issue is what is most fundamental in threatening their loss of power this fall. That said, Bush is going forward with a major speech regarding illegal immigration on Monday.
Based on what we know, this speech is probably lacking in some substantive logistics. However, from a purely cynical and political standpoint, I believe it's going to strike the perfect tone. It's going to say just what the electorate wants to hear; "Those who have been working hard in our country as illegals will be given the right to stay and earn a living for their families but from here forward we're going to put a national guard presence at the borders and kick ass to protect dangerous infiltration."
It's a good PR move that I belive will placate conservatives as well as independents and keep the house and senate in Republican hands after the mid-term elections.
Again, cynically, I must ask this question: As a conservative, would I rather have some lip service which allows for Republican control of congress (i.e. lower taxes, commitment to the cause in Iraq and the war on terror, generally less government intervention) or a Congress that addresses each session with, "Madame Speaker Pelosi"? I'll take the former.
Again, as one who is cynical, but nevertheless understands the need for an administration to take the PR initiative, I'll grant this one to the Bush Administration. To their substantive credit, I believe they've too often stood for what's right during these last six years without attempting to procure its popularity among the public. I think the new overhaul of the administration, however, is finally starting to realize that, as honest and good as their intentions are, a White House still has a responsibility to "market" themselves to the American people. Bush, in my opinion, has disregarded that marketing aspect during his tenure and has simply done what he feels is right. But, at the end of the day, we must be realistic.
Monday's speech will go a long way toward that realism of "politicking" the general public.
Given what I believe to be a revived policy of "public awareness" within this administration, expect Bush's positive numbers to increase steadily as we march toward the fall elections and expect Republicans to hold both the House and Senate.
Yeah, it's politics but at least it ain't Speaker Pelosi.
Based on what we know, this speech is probably lacking in some substantive logistics. However, from a purely cynical and political standpoint, I believe it's going to strike the perfect tone. It's going to say just what the electorate wants to hear; "Those who have been working hard in our country as illegals will be given the right to stay and earn a living for their families but from here forward we're going to put a national guard presence at the borders and kick ass to protect dangerous infiltration."
It's a good PR move that I belive will placate conservatives as well as independents and keep the house and senate in Republican hands after the mid-term elections.
Again, cynically, I must ask this question: As a conservative, would I rather have some lip service which allows for Republican control of congress (i.e. lower taxes, commitment to the cause in Iraq and the war on terror, generally less government intervention) or a Congress that addresses each session with, "Madame Speaker Pelosi"? I'll take the former.
Again, as one who is cynical, but nevertheless understands the need for an administration to take the PR initiative, I'll grant this one to the Bush Administration. To their substantive credit, I believe they've too often stood for what's right during these last six years without attempting to procure its popularity among the public. I think the new overhaul of the administration, however, is finally starting to realize that, as honest and good as their intentions are, a White House still has a responsibility to "market" themselves to the American people. Bush, in my opinion, has disregarded that marketing aspect during his tenure and has simply done what he feels is right. But, at the end of the day, we must be realistic.
Monday's speech will go a long way toward that realism of "politicking" the general public.
Given what I believe to be a revived policy of "public awareness" within this administration, expect Bush's positive numbers to increase steadily as we march toward the fall elections and expect Republicans to hold both the House and Senate.
Yeah, it's politics but at least it ain't Speaker Pelosi.
posted by Wonderdog | 3:11 PM | Permalink
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Speaker Pelosi -- two hearbeats away from the Presidency. {shudder}
President Pelosi or President Rodham-Clinton, take your pick.
One of them actually has a decent chance which really scares me.
The Bay Area. . . they elect Pelosi and root for Barry Bonds. 'Nuff Said.
take your pick
But Pelosi would not be the country's pick. A Pres. Pelosi would be an accident and a tragedy. A Pres. Rodham-Clinton would be a tragedy, but one we would deserve.
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