His inept handling of the health question has not helped much either. McCain may give Bush more of a run for his money, but I don't think in the end he will prevail. We will know a lot more after South Carolina. The ennui that has greeted the campaign to date goes beyond Clinton fatigue. It is politics fatigue.
Times are good.
There are no great issues and no inspiring candidacies that seem capable of arousing the passions of the voters. In this kind of torporous atmosphere the Republicans and Democrats snipe at each other endlessly as they constantly maneuver for the slightest political advantage, because the pros know it is all about getting your base out. By all accounts, Bush should easily win this election. After all, we are coming off of two terms with a Democrat as President. And not just any Democrat.