Broder: W is Toast

Broder: W is Toast

Well, I'm paraphrasing David Broder, the ultimate establishment insider journalist, just a little. But not much:

"The factors that make President Bush a vulnerable incumbent have almost nothing to do with his opponent, John F. Kerry. They stem directly from two closely linked, high-stakes policy gambles that Bush chose on his own. Neither has worked out as he hoped.

The first gamble was the decision to attack Iraq; the second, to avoid paying for the war...

If Bush can win reelection (sic) despite the failure of his two most consequential -- and truly radical -- decisions, he will truly be a political miracle man. But as his own nominating convention approaches, the odds are against him."

Can't say it better.

Back in Iowa: my folks visited and love the Hamburg Inn and the "Interesting" people of downtown Iowa City. The first red tomato is reddening, the weather is beautiful for bike riding, and the guest cats and permanent cats are getting along.

But I seem to have scared all the blog readers away...