McClatchy News has an article detailing the recent failures of Bush's presidency--most recently the immigration bill. However, McClatchy points to fights over government spending as the red meat that could re-energize the Republican base. So my guess is spending bills are the next place for us to watch for Democratic fraternizing. Read whole article on Bush's difficulties here: http://www.mcclatchydc.com/whitehouse/v-print/story/17469.html
(noted from a comment at Angry Arab Newservice) Linda
"Bush loyalists say there's plenty of fight left in the president, and plenty of time for him to use his remaining power. Bush and his advisers have warned Congress that the president will veto spending bills that he considers excessive.
"Republican lobbyist Charlie Black said a confrontation over spending next fall could energize Republicans and help Bush win back conservatives who opposed his immigration plan. In the Senate, 37 Republicans — including both senators from Bush's home state of Texas — joined 15 Democrats and one independent in blocking the immigration plan.
"'We're going to have huge fights over spending, which my guess is he can win because of the veto power," Black said. "If there's a good fight over spending, they'll be happy."
"But with his job-approval rating stuck in the low 30s, Bush might want to avoid other looming fights.
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