We got Saddam. We got through Christmas without a terror attack (possibly averting one by focussing on those Air France flights). The economy is doing well. So what will derail Bush? Ater all, somrthing has got to derail him right? The Washington Post has it. Mad Cow Disease. That'll do it.
The discovery of mad cow disease in the United States could shift the political landscape at the start of President Bush's reelection year by injecting uncertainty into a fragile economy and drawing scrutiny to his handling of an industry that was a financial and political ally in the last election, analysts in both parties said yesterday.Posted by Justene Adamec at December 28, 2003 11:06 AM | TrackBack
I'm going out to have a steak for lunch. right now.
Posted by: irishlass at December 28, 2003 12:38 PM (Permalink)Keeping up with the theme of using any tragedy to political advantage, Dean already has weighed in on this, blaming Bush, saying HE would increase standards, blah, blah.
Posted by: Director Mitch at December 29, 2003 10:15 AM (Permalink)New England winning the Super Bowl will have more effect.
Mad cow is back on page 12 in today's LA Times, fading fast. No legs.
I suggest the Dems try to start a "Free Jocko" movement if they want press.
Posted by: Kevin Murphy at December 29, 2003 10:52 AM (Permalink)