Despite remarks, Bush still backs Steele

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http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/bal-steele0726,0,2748067.story?coll=bal-mdpolitics-headlines

Despite remarks, Bush still backs Steele

WASHINGTON // As the old saying goes, all is fair in love and war. And politics, too.

Even though Republican Michael S. Steele says he probably wouldn't want President Bush campaigning for him in Maryland and that he considers his party affiliation a scarlet letter, the White House said today that Bush still is backing Steele in his Senate race.

"Look," said Bush spokesman Tony Snow, "the president understands what politics are about. And he wants Michael Steele to be elected as senator."

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Snow declined to say how the president responded when told what Steele had said. "I could, but I won't," Snow said. But he remarked dryly, "I think the comments have come to his attention."

Snow said he understands that Steele's opinion of Bush wasn't all bad and that he had some favorable things to say that were not reported. Snow said he's been trying to get through to Steele to get the full story.

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1. Betcha a shiny nickel

Bush goes to Maryland to campaign for Steele, and insists on a joint appearance.

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4. Cheney, Rove and Bush have already campaigned for him..

appeared at super-exclusive events, and raised a ton of money for him. He's trying to play both sides of the fence here. This proves that Rove really does think that African-Americans are stupid and ignorant, at least the ones who vote in Maryland.

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2. That's what they always say.

Snow said he understands that Steele's opinion of Bush wasn't all bad and that he had some favorable things to say that were not reported. Snow said he's been trying to get through to Steele to get the full story.


I bet we never hear anything else about Steele's statements.

Whenever there's an "emperor's new clothes" moment with Bush, they always try to blunt the effect by saying "we heard different." Like that poll in the UK that said 70% have no confidence in the US leadership, and they said their polls showed the exact opposite. They just lie.

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5. Yep, and Bush will never know anything about it either....n/t

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3. how sad--guess loyality had a day off. Bush forgives!

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6. The Snowman has been "trying to get through to Steele to get the full

story." That rates a giant GUFFAW! I'll bet Mr. Steele is making himself scarce. Someone please pass the popcorn.