Bush's stance on immigration is vague at best, and the Republicans are attacking Bush on those elements that are easy to oppose him on. It gives them an easy out to say they are not rubber stamp Republicans, and Bush can continue being vague. The MSM plays this up to the hilt.
Schwarzenegger denies Bush troop request
By AARON C. DAVIS, Associated Press Writer
Sat Jun 24, 5:25 AM ET
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California has committed to putting 1,000 troops on the border by July 31 and has 250 there already.
Schwarzenegger initially criticized the administration's plan to deploy troops to the border, saying it was the wrong approach to dealing with illegal immigration.
The governor finally relented after the Pentagon signed a document promising to pay for the entire mission, a cost that could top $1.4 billion nationally.
Schwarzenegger also wanted the Bush administration to commit to a firm end date. It did not, but Schwarzenegger signed an executive order saying he would not authorize the deployment beyond the end of 2008.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060624/ap_on_re_us/national_guard_5I've read plenty of LA times articles the "fair and balanced" type that report on the Iraq quagmire while offering quotes from troops and others about wanting to stay the course.
How many Sunday morning talk shows have you seen the pundits grilling Hagel on McCain's stance or Lugar on McCain's stance?