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Analysis: Bush Unwelcome on the Trail

Associated Press via NYT

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP)-- Republican presidential candidates can't be any more clear: President Bush isn't welcome on the campaign trail.

Competing to succeed him, top GOP candidates Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney, Fred Thompson and John McCain barely utter Bush's name. They essentially ignore the lame-duck president, or give him only passing credit, as they rail against the status quo and promise to fix problems he hasn't solved.

''We all know Americans want change,'' said McCain, an Arizona senator, explaining the aversion to aligning with Bush. ''I give him credit for a number of things but I think the fact is Americans are turning the page, including our Republican primary voters.''

Posted by Editor at September 23, 2007 08:44 PM

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