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The Texas Blue
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The Radioactive Bush

Anyone and everything associated with President Bush seems to fall victim to his radioactive public persona. Tony Blair is on his way out, Republican congressional leaders lost Congress, Colin Powell lost credibility, and now the Democratic-controlled Congress is taking a hit in the polls due in large part to the appearance that they are doing nothing on the Iraq issue.

Despite Congress' passage of significant bills addressing issues such as stem cell research and student loans, Bush’s veto of the Iraq spending bill and Congress’ subsequent inability to overturn his veto is leading the public to believe that their vote for change was all for naught. Approximately 71% of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track. It is going to be rather difficult and perilous for Democratic leaders in Congress to steer public opinion in a more positive direction with Bush’s hand on the wheel.

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