November 4, 2008
Posted: November 4th, 2008 10:56 AM ET

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President Bush has been missing in action for the past few days.
President Bush has been missing in action for the past few days.

WASHINGTON (CNN) - Only one thing breaks the sound of silence at the White House today – the pounding of hammers outside the north fence as workers construct the inaugural parade grandstand.

President Bush, for the fifth day in a row, has no public events on his schedule. Even the daily White House briefing has been cancelled for Tuesday.

Mr. Bush and First Lady Laura cast their ballots for John McCain via absentee ballot on October 24th. In every preceding election, the President voted in person at the polls in Crawford, Texas.

Related: Bush absent from the campaign trail

White House Press Secretary Dana Perino says President Bush plans to stay at the White House tonight and watch election returns come in with family and friends, while celebrating Laura Bush's 62nd birthday.

At the White House briefing Monday, Perino commented not only on the president's absence from the campaign trail – but from the ballot.

"It's the first time in 14 years that President Bush hasn't been on the ballot," said Perino. "And that's a different role for him than in the past."

Regarding President Bush's dropping out of sight this week, Perino explained, "Look, we are realistic about the political environment that we are in. The Republican Party wanted to make this election about John McCain, and that's appropriate."

Perino blamed the President's low 28 percent approval ratings in part on unpopular actions he's taken like proposing the 700 billion dollar financial rescue plan.

"And often when you do big things and you make tough decisions, they're not popular. President Bush understands that," said Perino. "When he goes home to Texas, President Bush will be able to look in the mirror and know that he was true to his values and true to his principles. And that's what keeps him going."

Filed under: John McCain • President Bush


Adam Smith TX, USA   November 4th, 2008 11:17 am ET

MCCAIN NOT WATCHING HIS SUPERSTITIOUS MOVIE AT THE END???

OBAMA/BIDEN 08/12

08 LANDSLIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kevin - New York   November 4th, 2008 11:17 am ET

Better Bush does nothing – everything else he's done so far has been bad for the entire country.

Right Wing   November 4th, 2008 11:17 am ET

Barbara – He didn't get us into this mess. The democratic congress and the sub-prime banks lending money to every wanna-be homeowner did!

joe   November 4th, 2008 11:17 am ET

Although I do agree Bush has been somewhat missing during his last term in office, he has been able to keep our country safe and the fight overseas in other peoples back yard. For that I thank him. It's easy to blame the president when things aren't good but, our congress with an 18% approval rating [which is below Mr Bush's] has been asleep at the wheel too. The problem I see confronting us is that we will still have the same DOA congress tomorrow when we wake up. Need to throw them out and start over with leaders not slick talking thieves.

Rj   November 4th, 2008 11:17 am ET

Give him a BREAK! He did his best. I am proud i voted for him in 2000 and 2004. He is the greatest president since JFK. He stood against terror which Clinton failed to do (Clinton was too busy with the Cigar). He confronted with the 21st century challanges by being firm on his principal. I'll miss him. btw I voted for obama

Ryan from K.C.   November 4th, 2008 11:17 am ET

From: The Voters
To: President Bush

Subject: 8 Years

As you have not maintained the state of the Country in good or even decent shape over the past eight years, we must revoke your rental agreement on the White House. Please vacate the premises immediatly, and take your flunkies with you. No further warnings will be issued. Failure to vacate the premises may result in legal action, although we are not willing to rule out other legal action at a later date either.

Sincerely, the Voting Public.

P.S. Good-bye, and Good Riddance.

joe the dummer   November 4th, 2008 11:17 am ET

maybe he and McSame ol BS will move into the old folks home.

Susan, Ohio   November 4th, 2008 11:17 am ET

You all do Bush's job and see how YOU come out–I don't think there's anyone that could run a country as divided as this one. Obama will fail just the same if elected...

Tony   November 4th, 2008 11:17 am ET

President Bush has tried his best. Unfortunately, he's had alot on his plate to deal with. 9-11, the War in Iraq, Katrina just to name a few. People also forget that this country was under attack on September 11th and we haven't had a attack since 9-11. Misinformed people should also know that we've had a Democratic Congress and President Bush's hands were tied.

arc, Lugano CH   November 4th, 2008 11:17 am ET

If Bush wasn't the American Head of State...he would be on his way to The Hague to be indicted for Genocide and Crimes against Humanity like any other War Criminal who has served as a Head of State.

crossini   November 4th, 2008 11:17 am ET

He casts a reflection!?

Sam from Ohio   November 4th, 2008 11:17 am ET

At least with Bush, we were able to make him the scapegoat for our problems. Who will we turn to next? Certainly not Obama! America needs their blacksheep!

ray walsh   November 4th, 2008 11:17 am ET

How did president Bush stick to his values when he lied to the american people about why we invaded Irag that got us in this mess to begin with?

Bevil   November 4th, 2008 11:17 am ET

No mean spiteful comments today. He has done his job. He has kept the country free from attack. God bless him.

oxbobend   November 4th, 2008 11:17 am ET

We have recently invaded the borders of Pakistan and Seria. Internationally this is accepted as a declaration of war. President Bush is acting like a terrorist himself. He is the first American president to allow torture. How can he look in the mirror and say he was true to any principals? He claimed conservative views, yet he bankrupted this country. He took away many of our freedoms with the Patriot Act. He hailed de-regulation as a conservative principal, and the greed and corruption that followed helped caused the near collapse of our finacial system. He has used the military and our good soldiers to bully his way all over the world. He let his ego rule over good judgement. Much of the world views Bush as a war criminal. I hope he is real proud of himself.

Kimberly   November 4th, 2008 11:16 am ET

EdnaDavid......well said!!!!

Good riddens Bush!!!! Don't forget your hat and your coat...

erin king   November 4th, 2008 11:16 am ET

2 days?? he has been missing in action for 6 months!!!! and what has he done for this countries greater good since being in office? NADA!!! I HOPE THIS COUNTRY IS SMART ENOUGH TO VOTE THE CORRECT WAY!

Matt   November 4th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Bye bye Bush.

Hello president Obama

paul   November 4th, 2008 11:16 am ET

So the President wants to lay low for a day or so...Big deal. Today is all about McCain, who should be our next President. If you want change, move to Cuba.

I will keep my guns, freedom and money...you can keep the CHANGE.

Go John and Sarah! Sportsmen are for you both.

CitizenAJ   November 4th, 2008 11:16 am ET

He has been missing since September 11, 2001. That is when he slowly started fading away, focusing on Iraq and nothing else. The country is in shambles, he should disappear.

gtstug   November 4th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Thank god we will soon see the last of that criminal; he should be put on trial for crimes against humanity for the suffering he has caused. I hope he answers to the Higher Authority for his crimes.

Anonymous   November 4th, 2008 11:16 am ET

You people are clueless

Ernie Colorado   November 4th, 2008 11:16 am ET

President Bush should hold his head high! He did a super job keeping this country safe from terrorism (8yrs).

Good Job GW!

Lets see how the next President performs in these turbulent times...

California Gold   November 4th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Remaining MIA was the single greatest gift this President could give to candidates of his party.

I hope he retires to his home state of Texas and does nothing more than hold bar-be-ques on his ranch. He certainly has nothing to offer like his father and past Presidents.

Dartaignon   November 4th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Mature Ed... This is a sound judgment. This day needs to be about the candidates.

liz   November 4th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Dems are angry as alwasy this morning!!

Virginia Alder   November 4th, 2008 11:16 am ET

My condolences to Barack Obama and his family.
As I see it, God just wanted his grandmother to have the best
"sit in the house" (heaven) to watch over her grandson.

Builder sent   November 4th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Bush has been the perfect president for the last 8 years. Too bad the winner of today's election is not worthy of the office Bush has to vacate.

why does the presidency have a term limit but not Congress?

Drew   November 4th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Speaking of wingnuts...

Steve in Las Vegas,NV   November 4th, 2008 11:15 am ET

GWB has been missing for 8 years as a REAL president. His legacy is that of the WORST president EVER! The damages he and the Republicans has caused are too numerous to count!!! BYE..They WON'T be missed!!!

Any disgruntled Republicans would be welcomed by the Democrats!

Obama/ Biden 08/12 For real change

Scotty D   November 4th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Barbara, watch out, Cheney might "accidentally" shoot you in the face.

Republican   November 4th, 2008 11:14 am ET

But for GEORGE BUSH, we would be rotting in hell. Because of him we are safe post 9/11, dont you get it? huh?

Tawanda   November 4th, 2008 11:14 am ET

All I can say friends is that May God have mercy on his soul in the day of Judgement because he has blood not only on his hands but on his whole body. I am sorry for the families who suffered the death of their loved ones. Stay strong! May God bless America. This is our time because we have suffered for too long. Take care!

GA Voter   November 4th, 2008 11:14 am ET

What happened? All the Republicans were singing praises when he was elected then re-elected- Why doesn't anyone want to stand with their great decision they made in 00' and 04' anymore? Oh yea McCains different because he "voted with Bush 90% of the time on the Economy" and he's a Maverick that stated that the 'fundamentals of the economy are strong"... Vote for change with McSame!

Kenny   November 4th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Please....he will look in the mirror and say Thank God its over!!!

Lori   November 4th, 2008 11:14 am ET

He should have went AWOL 8 years ago! Thank God his time is almost up... now I just hope and pray that the American people will come to their senses and vote for CHANGE (Obama) and not 4 more years of the same.

EC   November 4th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Ugh. I live in Manhattan and was here for 9/11. Bush was all talk. He started a huge war for no reason and I don't feel any safer. Obama needs to fix this mess that Bush created.

The Dutchman   November 4th, 2008 11:14 am ET

said Perino. "When he goes home to Texas, President Bush will be able to look in the mirror and know that he was true to his values and true to his principles. And that's what keeps him going."
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And that was the problem with his whole Presidency...he did what he wanted, not what the majority of Americans wanted. He did not represent us, but himself and his selfish, greedy inner circle.

Duck N Cover   November 4th, 2008 11:14 am ET

I have a bad feeling about what is to come here today. Just hope that I am wrong and we do not see a VP needing to step into someones shoes due to a crazy red-neck.

Texan for Obama   November 4th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Today will will be a historical day for Americans. Even Bush cannot rain on this day. Oh, there is sign-sheet for volunteers to help Bush pack his SH#T and get out the White House Nov. 5.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Mike-Perdido Key,FL   November 4th, 2008 11:14 am ET

I wonder,since Sarah Palin asked Ted Stevens to step down,whether she cast her ballot for Senator for her opponent,invalidated her ballot by not selecting anyone,or voted for a convicted felon! Anyone want to hazard a guess. I'd like the press to ask her this question.

Darren   November 4th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Great Pic of the two clones together.

Todd   November 4th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Calm down people. In case you have forgotten or maybe you didn't know it in the first place. Congress makes the decisions in this country and the Democrats have been the majority for the last two years. Quit playing the blame game. Neither the Republicans or the Democrats are to blame in whole for what's happening in the world. Least of all President Bush. He is just the fall guy because no one in this country seems to know how law is decided. You all sound like you have been on an episode of Jay Walking on the Tonight Show.

AZrebel   November 4th, 2008 11:14 am ET

If only we could be sure that Bush and Cheney will stay in hiding until Jan. 21! But they still have time to do a lot of damage to our country and its future.

Doris   November 4th, 2008 11:14 am ET

I think President Bush is lying low because of the negativity the Democrats have placed against John McCain because of President Bush – something I think is unfair and in earlier times, this would be considered treason. I think the Democrats played an unfair card in judging McCain as Bush and the press not giving McCain the same amount of coverage as Obama – we have two parties but the media seems to think we have one.

Tired of the Lies   November 4th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Look, we are realistic about the political environment that we are in. The Republican Party wanted to make this election about John McCain, and that's appropriate.

That's spin for: McCain's and Bush's views overlap 92% of the time and we know that's a liability, so we're trying to hide the president in hopes that voters will forget how bad Bush has done when they vote today. ;)

Sorry RNC, but we we'll never forget! McCain had an entire campaign to describe how his administration would be different. Instead, he simply echoed Bush's views on the economy and foreign policy. Just say "no" to four more years!

J, Los Angeles   November 4th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Yeah! I cant wait to be done with these last eight years! Go Obama!! It felt so good to stand in line for an hour to vote for a man I really believe in!!

OBAMA 08!!!!

ET from OMAHA   November 4th, 2008 11:14 am ET

That's what you get when you still an election and put under-educated people in the white house.
I am glad Obama is well educated than McBush.
I made my choice for president based on the level of education of each candidate. Period.

james   November 4th, 2008 11:14 am ET

He should be tried for treason, right along side Cheney, Rumsfield, Rove,et al. What a disgrace he is, as well as all of you who voted for him the last two elections. A more "Anti-American" bunch I've never seen.

Joe   November 4th, 2008 11:14 am ET

What a bunch of bull crap! Can he REALLY look in the mirror and say he's stayed true to his values with the blood of over 4000 soldiers on his hands? Fighting a war that SHOULD HAVE ended years ago? What a load of garbage! He is a disgrace to the American people! 1-20-09 OUR DAY OF FREEDOM!!!

PoliticoPundit   November 4th, 2008 11:14 am ET

No matter what happens in election, I am sure Obama will win lanslide. BUT, The way they have portrayed the current president at international level, this is a loss to united states of America. While we are fighting two wars and with economic meltdown, the way Democrats and republicans showed their enimity to policies of George Bush, This shows us a weak country. Never forget, We were and are secure till date because of Bush's aggrasiveness and eager to engage the enemy at their home. Never forget it was bush who brought this economy to upper level and everyone cashed in and then when it started going down because of lack of policies of the the big wall street firms, it was blamed on Bush.

You can blame as much as you can to President Bush but History will show that he was right to engage the terrorists on their home battle.

I just Hope that country comes back together at a time of crisis instead of bitterness and enimity among political parties.

Darrell   November 4th, 2008 11:13 am ET

There have been some comments on here that portray Canadas Universal health care system does not work.As a Canadian I can tell you that is not true at all.We have a very decent health care system run by the government and we choose which Doctors we see and for the most part it runs quite well.I can't imagine not having this type of health care system. In no way am I saying it is perfect but to say it does not work is simply not true.The Republicans want to scare you and tekk you this,which is just one of the many lies they like to spew.
Go Obama !!! For the sake of all Go Obama !!

John a frustrated Conservative   November 4th, 2008 11:13 am ET

The worst president of my 49 years and I almost voted for him once but nope, not my fault. There was much I hoped for from him but he FAILED!!!!! miserably.

Angel   November 4th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Bush..no way no how

arc, Lugano CH   November 4th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Racial/religious bigotry and poor white trash is going out of fashion in the United States of America.

Pennsylvania's Blue   November 4th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Egads. McCain is even OLDER and more incapable than Bush. Seeing them side-by-side in that photo really shows their age. There is no way a 72-year old man knows what a modern world needs – or what modern problems are. Let alone a man whose wife is worth what, $400 million? Luckily McCain will have plenty of time to sip lemonade on one of his seven front porches.

koch   November 4th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Bush has created a bad name for the rest of his family and the america as a whole. I DONT SEE ANY BUSHES ever in any official postion any time soon. F**k bush.

Large Farva   November 4th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Double baco cheese. It's for a former President.

Bob   November 4th, 2008 11:13 am ET

The saddest thing about Bush's performance is that we got the President we desirved. Bush did not make this mess by himself . Remember that the next time you see a W on the back of a SUV

Linda, Virginia   November 4th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Well, its for the best. Just the sight of the absent one reminds of a very scary, horror movie.

VOTED FOR OBAMA IN VIRGINIA THIS MORNING (in the rain)!

Ellen Kagan   November 4th, 2008 11:12 am ET

I agree with Millie who said, "Too bad he didn't stay away for the past 8 years." He is a shame to this country and I hope he disappears totally after January 20th.

On second thought, I hope he and Cheney are brought up on charges of corruption and of subverting the Constitution. I lived through Nixon and thought he was horrible. Well, compared to Bush and Cheney, Nixon was a saint.

Ellen

Cheesehead for Obama   November 4th, 2008 11:12 am ET

What a scumbag. If there's anything to karma, he's screwed.

Ely   November 4th, 2008 11:12 am ET

The caption on this picture should say that Bush has been missing in action for 8 years!!!

Prezzy Ivo Junior   November 4th, 2008 11:12 am ET

He's now scared of cameras. With the worst rating in history, you would wish you remained in your mother's womb. I blame Nancy Pulossi for not impitching him.

vancouverite   November 4th, 2008 11:12 am ET

He's knocking off another item on his bucket list: finding out how "My Pet Goat" ended.

pdxboy24   November 4th, 2008 11:12 am ET

I am so happy that it's over for that man, maybe now we can gain some of the respect that we lost in the world over the last eight years back. VOTE OBAMA!

BILL   November 4th, 2008 11:12 am ET

It will be interesting to hear the song you are singing in about a year, when the real Hussein Obama has been revealed.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   November 4th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Perino's head is spinning around because she lies so much. No matter what she may say on behalf of her boss the fact still remains GWB lied to our country and our military families. We charge GWB for the economic crisis and a complete failure to lead our country. We shall never forget and we don't need John McCain to take us down the same path.

ben   November 4th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Mr. Bush, Cheney, & Rove should all "be heading home" to their rightfull home: Federal Prison

Throw the crooks out!!
Throw them in jail!!!
Voter fraud can't stop the momentum of TRUTH!

Ed Fuquay   November 4th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Did we have a president?

don't call CNN = neo-con spinsters   November 4th, 2008 11:12 am ET

if you have problems voting, call DNC or democracy now.

surely someone will post phone numbers for DNC and other trustworthy places,

NOT CNN.

Rick   November 4th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Jughead and Mr. Weatherbee are hiding. Does that mean when they come out we have 8 years of Obama? Let's hope so!

Skeptic   November 4th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Don't get complaicent out west VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!!!!!!!
Don't forget the crimes of 2000

HouseDiva   November 4th, 2008 11:12 am ET

WORST president EVER!

Don't let the door hitcha Bush!

KLEE   November 4th, 2008 11:12 am ET

and well he should – I mean what could he say?? oops sorry about that?? – real CHANGE – YES WE CAN – OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

Allan G.   November 4th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Lets all check back here in about 2 years just to see how things shape up. I'd be willing to bet that we are in complete shambles and we become the laughing stock of the entire world, just as Jimmy Carter led us. Obama's promises will not, and cannot be kept without complete disaster. That Obama high you guys are on is just temporary euphoria, it will soon wear off. Rehab will soon be needed to get you back to reality.

db.in.tx   November 4th, 2008 11:11 am ET

The Watcher November 4th, 2008 10:59 am ET

He was preparing the way for this "Messiah". Now that he has arrived, Bush's role must decrease while the annointed One increases.

You believe this? I pray for you. Obama is an eloquent speaker, but so was satan when he offered JESUS CHRIST the world.

NoMcSame   November 4th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Dumb and Dummie. Frick and Frack. After January we will not have to see these slime bags anymore.

Ken   November 4th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Mr. Bush can look in his mirror and see what he wants. But what counts is what the American people have seen. Mr. McCain will pay today for the [R]ightwing delusion that this country has been subjected to: Mr. Bush's delusion about himself, and his supporters delusion about what he and the GOP have stood for.

Eddie-El Paso Tx   November 4th, 2008 11:11 am ET

I still think it would have been worse if Gore was in office during 9/11.

Karen, Arkansas   November 4th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Where is Waldo???

Florence   November 4th, 2008 11:11 am ET

There could be no joy greater than to see the backs of bush and cheney as they disappear into one hot place. We are hated throughout much of the world due to the evil these two have done. The best to Obama. I recall JFK and know that Obama is more than equal.

lori   November 4th, 2008 11:11 am ET

I love President Bush and I admire his ability to stand on his belief, no matter how many turn against him. That is the true measure of a man.

Ram, Minneapolis   November 4th, 2008 11:11 am ET

President Bush's dismal, ankle-high approval rating does not result from just the 700 Bln USD bail out plan for the wall sttreet's misdeeds, but from a 8-year history of hugely unpopular Iraq war, the Katrina debacle, recalcitrant attitudes in the conduct of war, arrogant cowboy diplomacy towards the rogue states, and his refusals in fessing up to his blunders. Every American knows only too well these facts contributed to his pathetic performance rating.

ANGIE   November 4th, 2008 11:11 am ET

What else is new he has been missing for 8 years maybe he will rot in hell where he belongs

Ed Fuquay   November 4th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Thank God he is keeping his head in the sand! He's finally out of here!

LS, Austin, Texas   November 4th, 2008 11:11 am ET

McCain supporters have been angry from the very beginning, ever since McCain's tour-of-bashing began. Just goes to show the type of reflection McCain, Palin, and their supporters are made of.

We don't need people like this running our country anymore – people full of anger and negative views.

Wayne   November 4th, 2008 11:11 am ET

I believe this will be a sad day for America. We are going to elect a new President that supports killing thousands of babies and an immoral platform that supports gay marriage. God must be shedding a lot of tear for a country that was at one time a blessed nation. I feel bad for where we are headed and this new President is going to put it into overdrive.

Paul   November 4th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Juan Grain, whoever wins this election will be fortunate to get voted in a 2nd time.

New Day   November 4th, 2008 11:11 am ET

WHO!?!??!

pam Eugene OR   November 4th, 2008 11:10 am ET

And stay quiet until President Obama can come and fix all the messes you made!

Mike   November 4th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Too bad he wasn't true to the values and principles of the majority of the AMERICAN PEOPLE!

Betty Webster NY   November 4th, 2008 11:10 am ET

How did the last 8 years get to be about Bush? I thought he was working for us....oh silly me...

Lori Levine   November 4th, 2008 11:10 am ET

It is exciting regardless that election has been like a Disney Fairtale.
who will win?
Popeye and Olive Oyl or Robin Hood and his little helper

lucy   November 4th, 2008 11:10 am ET

The missing in action is totally understandable. His high approval rating of 28% is too profound for me to understand. It is be at most 10%. Laughing out loud.

CL   November 4th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Bush spent half his presidency on holidays. Check it out. That lazy so and so is OUTA HERE!!!

Catholic-mom-4-OBAMA   November 4th, 2008 11:10 am ET

So funny, that the same far-right-folks who were SO excited about Bush/Cheney four years ago, have done their best to stay clear of Bush/Cheney!! What hypocrites!

I noticed in the previous comments regarding "Rove predicts Obama landslide" that there were two comments to undecided people. Personally, IF you are still undecided, YOU SHOULD NOT VOTE. To be undecided means that you do not have enough personal courage to THINK for yourself, and I say this with all due respect........ perhaps you need to seek counseling. With ALL the technology we have today, plus the traditional newspapers and TV stations IF you are undecided there are serious issues for you to deal with. Please do not vote.

@ "The Watcher" PLEASE STOP WITH THE INSULTS! THERE IS BUT ONE......MESSIAH.......CHRIST JESUS! DO YOU NOT KNOW THAT WHEN YOU WRITE VILE COMMENTS YOU ARE SHOWING US WHAT A JERK YOU ARE?!

PLEASE AMERICA LET'S REJECT THE VILE POLITICS OF THE GOP!

Geez   November 4th, 2008 11:10 am ET

People please...TWO WORDS that should have you vote Obama/Biden...

PRESIDENT PALIN

Sure she was cleared of any wrongdoing by a committee she appointed...how convenient. Lies, lies, lies...and why no FULL medical records. She's hiding something...

Prezzy Ivo Junior   November 4th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Bush is a disgrace to the country, and we hope he wont come back to Washington after packing his garbage. I can only immagine how he feels right now about the possibility of an Obama win.

Mike   November 4th, 2008 11:10 am ET

I am not surprised by Bush's absense! McCain's chances of winning the election would be even less if Bush campaigned for him.

Agree with Millie- too bad he didn't stay away for the past 8 years.

Go Barack!

young and informed independant   November 4th, 2008 11:10 am ET

2 more months and we'll never have to see that man again..
except for us here in texas where he is moving back and trust us we don't want 'em either!

Frank   November 4th, 2008 11:10 am ET

America – our long national nightmare is nearly over. Let us resolve never to repeat the mistakes of the past eight years.

globalgroove   November 4th, 2008 11:10 am ET

If GW looks in the mirror it will shatter!!!!

Philly   November 4th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Bush and his cronies should all be charged with crimes against humanity before he leaves office.

No matter, that awful smell from the last 8 years has almost dissipated. I smell an Obama landslide today. Woo Hoo

Obama/Biden TODAY!!!

Bob Stephens   November 4th, 2008 11:10 am ET

I was wondering where the 2 war criminals in the White House were hiding today.

ck   November 4th, 2008 11:09 am ET

George W. who? Obama's my president....VOTE!

Raymond   November 4th, 2008 11:09 am ET

Bush will present when McCain gets sworn in!!!

James, Ho. TX   November 4th, 2008 11:09 am ET

Is George drinking Again?

Stacy from Loudoun County VA   November 4th, 2008 11:09 am ET

President Bush and the First Lady are tidying up the White House for Michelle and Barack Obama of course!

Mark L.   November 4th, 2008 11:09 am ET

It's in President Bush's best interests to stay out of the limelight. He could only hurt McCain's chances even moreso. Needless to say, I am a registered Democrat and just cast my vote earlier this AM when the polls opened for the BETTER Candidate – BARACK OBAMA – ALL THE WAY IN 2008 !! CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN – YES WE CAN...{:o) And remember one thing folks – For Barack Obama to succeed with all of his important campaign promises and highly critical agenda items – the Future PRESIDENT OBAMA needs a Majority Democratic House and Senate to back him up – VOTE DEMOCRATIC DOWN THE LINE and get these crooked Republicans on the 'unemployment' line !!

Dylan, Los Angeles   November 4th, 2008 11:09 am ET

Bush is the worst President in our nation's history and his henchman Cheney the most corrupt.

mayah   November 4th, 2008 11:09 am ET

Mc Bush words, I AM NOT GEORGE BUSH, but they Look like TWINS...

Jeff   November 4th, 2008 11:09 am ET

If I had ruined my country and my political party I probably would not come out of my house either.

He is a disgrace to his country. PERIOD!

My President is BLACK   November 4th, 2008 11:09 am ET

He's probably wherever Osama Bin Laden is! Anyways let him stay as we usher in CHANGE!!!

Va for Obama   November 4th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Just voted for Obama!

Fired Up! Ready to go!

joe six pack   November 4th, 2008 11:08 am ET

CNN should stop posting headlines pretending that there is a horse race going. Stop playing with Mccains and Palins emotions. Mccain may die of a heart attack and Sarah Palin may have a breakdown and go into a shooting spree. It all would be CNN's fault.

Tim Godfrey   November 4th, 2008 11:08 am ET

In like a lion and now out like a lamb. Tail tucked and everyone is running away. The emperor trulty wore no cloths! 8 years down the .....

CL   November 4th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Bush is AWOL. Probably hiding in his bunker and left Barack's cousin in charge. Thank God this is over. God Speed, Barack Obama. Let's make the world work now.

Jane Burns from NC   November 4th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Trust nothing…no articles…don't get overconfident.

Go out and vote Obama. Bring snack and your patience!!!

NY Gal   November 4th, 2008 11:08 am ET

This has been the best 5 days of his presidency...and where the heck is Cheney? Counting his millions I presume and laughing all the way to the bank. Yes, they will have to look at themselves in the mirror...

CNN = conservative news network   November 4th, 2008 11:08 am ET

CNN's doing its best scare-mongering. what a disgrace.

Brian from Fort Mill, SC   November 4th, 2008 11:08 am ET

The Watcher November 4th, 2008 10:59 am ET

He was preparing the way for this "Messiah". Now that he has arrived, Bush's role must decrease while the annointed One increases.
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Don't you mean "That One?"

Brandi   November 4th, 2008 11:08 am ET

The bailout is NOT the reason why his approval rating is in the tank. Were they even watching his ratings prior to the bailout? They were crap then. As a president, he's done lots of unpopular things that has gotten us nowhere but recession. I can't wait until he is out!

Michael watching from Canada   November 4th, 2008 11:08 am ET

May God Bless our world.

Vote Obama.

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   November 4th, 2008 11:08 am ET

let him rot in hell

dd1216   November 4th, 2008 11:08 am ET

hope bush will campaign for
joe the plumber for president in 2016

ednadavid   November 4th, 2008 11:07 am ET

When he looks in the mirror – does his conscience bother him? What does he see – Abu Gharib, Hurricane Katrina, Iraq War, Deregulation, recession, Depression??? Tomorrow a new day will dawn in America – Change would have come!!

jane in Columbus,ks   November 4th, 2008 11:07 am ET

I believe that the entire moderate wing of the GOP is M.I.A. this time around. They have allowed the entire party to be hijacked by the wing nuts and I truly believe they will need to rise up and revolt to get it back.When even that architect Rove is predicting an Obama landslide he too must agree with me. Never thought I would see that day.

Vic of New York   November 4th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Hey Dana Perino,

You sure are good. When this is over, you may want to become Sarah Palin's press secretary. She will certainly be able to use some of that great – if implausable – spin you are able to toss out.

Just to annotate some differences from your "official" Whitehouse perspective: In my book the reason George Jr. is so unpopular is not because of the bailout – but because of the hole he put us in in the first place! I won't even go into that brain fart of his called "Iraq". I also won't trouble you with any of the details of the conservative ideology that brok evirtually every law in the Constitution.

Good luck in your new life, or whatever.

Vic of New York

Ex-Republican For Obama   November 4th, 2008 11:07 am ET

yea, he was true to his values and principals alright. He truely wanted to ruin this nation and did everything he could to make it happen.

Its people like him and McCain that are the cancer of our great nation. Kick them all out! Every republican sucks and should be convicted for treason!

dave g, minneapolis   November 4th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Now if only McCain and Obama would step aside for supporting the bailout and let Bob Barr in to stop these fat-cat supporters. The Obama-McCain bailout will just be continued when either one gets in office.

Your grandkids will be paying for the McBama Automobile industry bailout, the Airline bailout, the second and third rounds of Bank bailouts and more.

Ron   November 4th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Pretty sad when the republicans have to HIDE the current president from the public. That should tell you how to vote.

Voter   November 4th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Hey, CNN. Last chance to run that ancient Bush/McCain photo? Are you a NEWS organization, or did I get that wrong?

PS: I am not a McCain fan – I wouldn't vote for him if he were running unopposed.

But you guys demonstrate daily the power of the media over American voters – and how easily it is misused.

legalbren   November 4th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Say what!!!!!!!! True to his values – you're kidding aren't you?

Anonymous   November 4th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Jeb Bush will have a hard time running against Obama in 2012.
Obama will probably be a 2 term president. Even strategically switching religions to Catholic won't help Jeb. If Hilary can't beat Obama, Jeb Bush won't be able to unless he's using his typically dirty tricks. Baby boy Bush is not going to be a president like his daddy and his brother. Poor cry baby Bush.

slick   November 4th, 2008 11:06 am ET

good riddance – he has lowered the standard for the American presidency to a level I never thought attainable, may history remember him as what he is, the worst president we have ever had

The Cosmos Rocks!   November 4th, 2008 11:06 am ET

»Goodbye George!Bye!See you later...

Troy B.   November 4th, 2008 11:06 am ET

He's probably looking for bin Laden.

Nik   November 4th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Hasn't he been absent for most everything?

Ken   November 4th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Bush will come out and celebrate tonight in Arizona tonight with the McCain victory

lori   November 4th, 2008 11:06 am ET

i feel sorry for the guy. i mean, yeah he was crap at this job, but he didn't elect himself. and i believe obama's success in this election is due much to bush's failure. if the bush administration hadn't been so bad, the american people wouldn't go for such a distinct change as is exemplified in barack obama.
go and vote obama/biden 08!
the wave of the future

Speider   November 4th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Whomever is elected, remember it is our right as a citizen to ask for what we want, demand what we need and question our government.

"A true patriot questions his government."
~ Thomas Paine

"The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty."
~ John Adams

"The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse."
~ James Madison

"Does the government fear us? Or do we fear the government? When the people fear the government, tyranny has found victory. The federal government is our servant, not our master!"
~ Thomas Jefferson

"Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder."
~ George Washington

Undecided for Obama   November 4th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Send the goon back to Texas!

joe six pack   November 4th, 2008 11:05 am ET

$1,000,000 reward for information that leads to the finding of our 43rd President!

katie41   November 4th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Bush is tryng to stay hidden so as not to hurt McCain's chances. I don't think it will make much difference at all.

Sam from Ohio   November 4th, 2008 11:05 am ET

In all honesty, won't we miss President Bush a little bit. I mean, he was good for a laugh now and then wasn't he?

Marius R Rowell   November 4th, 2008 11:04 am ET

The sound of silence coming from Beorge W Bush is the sweetest sound on earth – the less he says the better for us all.

Ken   November 4th, 2008 11:04 am ET

He probably is not endorsing McCain since McCain does not agree with Bush on many issues. I do think that Obama wants to run against him since it is the only platform he is running on.

TWILLIAMS   November 4th, 2008 11:04 am ET

Perino: "When he goes home to Texas, President Bush will be able to look in the mirror and know that he was true to his values and true to his principles. And that's what keeps him going."

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slickingdom   November 4th, 2008 11:04 am ET

Obviously George W. doesn't care anymore. Personally I don't think he and Johnny really like each other. He's shown none or very little support
for the GOP nominee, always made up excuses about what he needs
to handle before his term ends when questioned about this campaign.
Republicans were way off base during this election and this is just one
example. Change We Need, INDEED !!!

Obama/Biden '08/'12

chucky1169469   November 4th, 2008 11:03 am ET

McCain supporters are angry this morning

jason   November 4th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Does anyone else get the impression that Dubya is taking advantage of this down time to catch up on Tiny Toons?

Lilarose in Bandon, Oregon   November 4th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Everyone vote!

Of course you will!

All this stuff could be avoided if America would vote-by-mail like we do in Oregon.

Best thing is NO MEDIA hanging around polling places because we don't have polling places...or hanging chads, or bad weather problems, or transportation problems, or bad voting machine problems.

It is quiet and serene here today! In Oregon, the vote-by-mail state and the most BEAUTIFUL STATE IN THE WORRRRRLD!

Republican   November 4th, 2008 11:03 am ET

He screwed up every thing

thomas   November 4th, 2008 11:03 am ET

The way Bush has performed, he's fortunate they're not constructing a gallows outside the White House.

Fred the moderate   November 4th, 2008 11:02 am ET

This president has been missing in action for the past 8 years! He has taken more vacations than any president in history. He came up with more numskull Ideas than any president in history and certianly is the least liked president in history. Bush, your poll numbers show it – you are the lowest rated president – more than any other ever- and history will show it!

So why not vote for someone you can identify with!

PA for Obama   November 4th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Isn't it vacation time?

Why would this be any different?

Steve/ Houston,TX   November 4th, 2008 11:02 am ET

It is interesting George Bush is spending his last days at the White House while he spent the bulk of his presidency in Crawford, TX.

Election watcher   November 4th, 2008 11:02 am ET

The sooner Bush is history the better. He must be the worst US president of all time. Sadly, the next president will still have 77 days to work with this joker and his evil sidekick, Cheney.

Rena   November 4th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Yeah, and those value would be what? Lies, murder, and robbing Americans of their life savings; while he lined his pocket. Now, to leave the white house to go back too Texas and live like a fat hog. He deserves a 0% for his Presidential ratings; he destroyed this country.

CTSadler   November 4th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Maybe he's beginning to realize that the country hates him beacause he is the worst president EVER.

ralph tyler   November 4th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Crawford must be so proud.

FED UP!   November 4th, 2008 11:01 am ET

He'd better cocoon himself up in there for the next three months. It seems like the country runs better when the Bush hibernates!!!

Don't show your ugly face to this nation again, you horrible man!!

Alesia   November 4th, 2008 11:01 am ET

I honestly think that President Bush believes that McCain very well may lose. Go OBAMA!!!!

Jim D   November 4th, 2008 11:00 am ET

He may have been true to his values, but when your values are "Lie, Cheat, and Steal" – that's a problem.

Grandblvd03   November 4th, 2008 11:00 am ET

He was true to his values, no doubt about that. And that's why republicans are losing. Bush's values suck.

mb   November 4th, 2008 11:00 am ET

The president has no one but him and his party to blame for this. But I betcha he and the first lady voted for Obama.

Bill   November 4th, 2008 10:59 am ET

loser

T.O. for BO   November 4th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Bush is probably curled up in the fetal position somewhere in the White House !!!!

CanIcallyouJoe   November 4th, 2008 10:59 am ET

This is no surprise. In the 8 years holding fraudulent presidential office, Mr. Bush has taken an accumulated 2 years in vacation time.

The Watcher   November 4th, 2008 10:59 am ET

He was preparing the way for this "Messiah". Now that he has arrived, Bush's role must decrease while the annointed One increases.

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   November 4th, 2008 10:58 am ET

He should come out and hang his head and apologize to the American people for the mess he got this country into. And that slimebag Cheney should too!!

Millie   November 4th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Too bad he didn't stay away for the past 8 years

Uncle Fester   November 4th, 2008 10:58 am ET

AWOL
What else is new?

Juan Grain   November 4th, 2008 10:57 am ET

It is a sound that I am loving! And will be loving it for the next Eight years!
Obama Today!

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