Bush--Feeling the Heat

I think this story confirms that George W. Bush is thinking it could slip away--the dauphin normally doesn't deign to communicate with the rabble aka the White House Press Corps when on Air Force One. However

President Bush paid a rare visit to the press cabin aboard Air Force One on Thursday to express optimism about his prospects and dismiss polls showing Democrat John Kerry won their third debate.

"The debate phase of the campaign is over and now it's a sprint to the finish," Bush said. "I'm excited about it. My spirits are high. I'm enthusiastic about my chances."

Bush, joined by Arizona Sen. John McCain, spoke on what was only his third visit to the Air Force One press cabin since he took office in January 2001, as the Bush campaign sought to reassure Republican supporters after post-debate polls indicated Kerry won the last debate.

I think Bush is just beginning to panic a bit. In spite of what Karl Rove might have told him, the fact is that Kerry cleaned his clock in all three debates. Hell, just looking at the two individuals spoke volumes--Kerry LOOKED like a president, Bush looked like he was trying to recall the items on a grocery list that he forgot to carry with him to the Bet-R Store. Between the looks and his gaffes, Dubya needs something good to happen--and soon.

It's nice to watch him squirm a bit.