Thune (R-SD)Says He'd Distance Himself From Bush

[underpants]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/07/19/AR2006071900974.html

WASHINGTON -- Freshman Sen. John Thune, the Republican hero two years ago for ousting the Senate Democratic leader, said Wednesday that if he were running this year, he'd distance himself from President Bush and his agenda.



Thune, a conservative who rarely breaks with the GOP or Bush, said Wednesday that if he were up for re-election this year, he'd adopt a different strategy.

"If I were running in the state this year, you obviously don't embrace the president and his agenda," Thune told reporters at the National Press Club. He said the Iraq war is Bush's biggest problem.

"The first thing I'd do is acknowledge that there have been mistakes made," he said. "Our candidates have to draw and point out differences in how they would approach and win the war in Iraq and how their opponents would. The biggest thing we have going for us on that issue is that Democrats are very divided."

[Virginia Dare]

1. Flip-flop much...

that asshat is the epitomy of Washington whoredom.

[BOSSHOG]

2. Yes john democrats are divided

because they are not slaves. And please share with us your ulterior motive john. Is your state so chock full of neanderthals that george bush is way too liberal for them? As your president dick cheney might suggest john, go fuck yourself.

[Joe for Clark]

4. They have to believe the dems are divided or they are screwed

Yeah were divided, about getting out of Iraq today or next week.

On the other hand - the GOP is VERY divided - and they should be.

What did they call it in freshman psych - projection??

We are doing just fine right now.

Joe

[Kolesar]

3. Candidates should point out differences in how they would...win the war in

...Iraq.

I notice Thune does not say how he would "win" the war in Iraq.

[underpants]

5. Excellent point

Wow are these people good at being bad.