Shouldn't President Bush Should Be At 80 % Approval

No, I am not crazy. I am asking a serious question. For years we have been spoon fed many givens as to what the American people want in their politicians. In my mind President Bush fits that mold perfectly. Let's look at the myths purported by the mainstream media.

1. The American people want an end to partisan bickering. They want both sides of the aisle to join together and work for the people.

Nice sentiment but there is a reason that there are two parties. The liberals, mostly in the democratic party, are wrong on just about everything and need someone to stop them from damaging this country. It is when those on the republican side of the aisle cave in to liberals that the American people become disgruntled. As to my theory...President Bush has tried everything to befriend the democrats. He has had top dems to the White House for dinner and has even joined them on legislation. President Bush joined with Ted Kennedy on education and immigration. What has been President Bush's reward for this compassionate conservatism? The left hates him with a venom never before seen. The media criticizes him no matter what he does and his poll numbers are in a plummet.

2. The American people want a president to govern on principle and not cave in to special interests.

President Bush has consistently said to hell with public opinion polls. He has always done what he thinks is in the best interest of the country. When the right pressured him to veto the McCain Feingold anti-republican campaign finance reform bill he did not. He nominated Harriet Myers for the Supreme Court over the objections of the conservatives. With a public brainwashed by the media now firmly against the war which at one time almost all of them supported, President Bush has pushed on. President Bush has put his middle finger in the air defiantly toward almost all of his supporters when it comes to immigration. Governing from a place of principle certainly has not elevated his approval rating.

3. It's the economy stupid!

This has always seemingly been true. Now, however, the economy is as strong as ever and we have full employment and President Bush has gotten no credit for it. The media has consistently held back on the good economic news to make sure that the casual news observer has no idea how strong the economy is. Having a good economic recored is useless if nobody knows about it.

There are more examples that I could point to such as fighting a war in a manner to appease your critics etc. My point is simple. What the American people truly want in a president is a strong conservative who stands up to his critics and can speak to the American people directly. The media will never support a conservative president so effective communication skills become far more important. Those who love this country better take all of this into account when choosing our next candidate.