“For him not to even break (50 percent), not to even approach it, says all you need to say. In five 'red' states that have been ardent supporters of Bush, he can't even approach 50 percent.”
“With (the company) being out of the loop, so to speak, that does bode well for everybody. I imagine there was a collective sigh of relief in Raleigh. I'm sure they wanted that.”
“Clearly, Mr. Black is walking a fine-line with citizens at this point. Most appear equally divided, or at least equally confused about the ordeal, such that no one seems real sure about what they want him to do.”
“The military is disenchanted with how he's handling the war. They see him as vacillating. Rumsfeld is not popular with the military. I think Bush should change out defense secretaries to help morale.”
