These candidates are staying away from Bush in public because the president's policies are not a very strong platform to run on in 2006.
The bottom line is that if you're an average American, it's pretty hard to get heard by George Bush and get ahead in today's economy. But if you're a big contributor, or a powerful corporate interest, you get heard loud and clear.
Anyone looking for a definition of the pre-9/11 world view need look no further than at how leading Republican senators have blocked Democratic efforts improve port security since the 2001 attacks.
It would appear that a few weeks after the Democratic convention, the Bush team is following Kerry around again in an effort to defend the last four years and keep its base interested.
Before Mr. Spencer unveils his grand plan for winning the general election, he should make sure he gets there first.
Considering the great job Senator Bingaman has done for New Mexico, it comes as no surprise that Elizabeth Dole doesn't have the state on her radar screen.
He's doing what he needs to do. It's going to be a competitive race, and in many respects, the Pederson camp is just getting started.
We're in a very strong position right now. We're poised to make gains.
This is like Johnny Damon leaving the Red Sox - except Arnold isn't the Yankees.
I think given the fact that Tom Kean Jr. has decided to run for the Senate as Tom Kean, a lot of people are scratching their heads because his fundraising has been so anemic so far.
