Will Russert ask Bush about AWOL?

[RageAgainstTheirMachine]

Your thoughts ...
If he doesn't, he proves his bias.

[Terwilliger]

1. He HAS to...Rove himslef knows that Bush has to address it

it's probably the reason that Bush will be on MTP

[Gman]

4. He has to and I'm sure he knows everyone expects him to

he'll bring a lot of criticism on his self if he doesn't and he knows it.

[Rooktoven]

2. No...

And no questions about Valerie Plame, none about the 9/11 commision, none about WMD. (Maybe a softball there-- i.e. do you still think it was worth it.?)

I'm betting this will be a disgraceful ass-kissing fest.

[quispquake]

3. And if it isn't a disgraceful ass-kissing fest

By the time we get to see it (post editing) all the American people will see is a disgraceful ass-kissing fest...

I mean, couldn't Russert have told Bush that he needed to be on UNEDITED???

This is all crap...I hope the American people see through this...

[gulfcoastliberal]

5. Don't Count on It

in the nation of pod-people idiots. All they know is war = good.

[LisaM]

6. I have a strong feeling *shrub is going to mess up

I don't know why, but I think that even with the softball tactics and the editing, and etc. and etc., he's going to screw up and say something crazy.

[truthseeker1]

7. Did Bush "make up" his absence??

I wonder if they will make up something about how Bush "made up" his absence later somehow. My husband (former AF) suggested this last night. Rove must have something up his sleeve.

[agingdem]

8. NO...

How can Timmy ask Bush anything when his lips are permanently implanted on Bush's ass?

[Timefortruth]

9. Russert has the questions the White House has approved, and

won't stray from that list for fear of being cut off.

Some of the questions are:

1-How many Americans are enormously better off because of your administration and how many are just plain better off?

2.Are you embarrassed when reporters ask you about your heroic leadership after 9/11?

3. Isn't is just despicable that the Democrats have so much contempt for America?

4. Do you think the two party system is even necessary when you have perfected government within one party?

[Doctor_J]

10. Yes

* can't ignore it forever, and Rove has cooked up a sound bite for this one, so it's safe for Media Whore #1 to toss it to him.

"I'm proud of my service to my country. I served honorably and was honorably discharged"

- on to next softball

[Ganja Ninja]

11. I'm sure that Tim will do as usual.

He'll serve up a tough question in the softest way possible then whiff on the follow-up. That's his MO. He never badgers Republicans. If he asks Bush about being AWOL and Bush gives a half-assed answer, Tim will move on, subject covered in depth as far as he's concerned.

[MidwestTransplant]

12. EMAIL MEET THE [e-mail]

[e-mail]

Make sure you tell them you want Bush uncut version (it's being taped on Saturday) etc.

[cybildisobedience]

14. or call

202-885-4826

[leftynyc]

13. The question I would like asked and

answered was why he skipped the physical that made him ineligible to fly.

Who on earth would buy that it's just a coincidence that was the first year the physical included a drug test?

[oasis]

15. The trip to Mars Q&A to consume a considerable amount of time.

Run out the clock while trying to look visionary. That's Rove's plan for Chimpy.

[yellowcanine]

16. IF he asks it, Bush will smirk and say,

"Well, I got an honorable discharge. I don't know what else anyone needs to know." And Russert will say, "Alrighty then, was the plane you landed on the Lincoln with anything like the plane you trained on?"

[Night]

17. Perhaps

He'll concentrate on the politics instead. Isn't that the important part?

[Timefortruth]

18. Welcome to DU Night!

We are a pretty cynical group here, your suggestion is a ray of sunshine.

[Terwilliger]

19. Umm...it is politics

I'm sorry....maybe I missed something?

Ever since the day I was BORN have people on BOTH SIDES called military service and committment in question.

Why do you think it shouldn't come up now?

[newyawker99]

21. Hi Night!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[David Zephyr]

20. NBC Wins the Contest if Russert Questions Bush Regarding AWOL

On January 25th, I'd mused which news network would be first to ask Bush about the Alabama AWOL charges. We had a poll.

Looks like NBC may win, but I doubt if any of us will be satisfied with the intensity of questioning by Barbara Bush devotte, Tim Russert.

Here's the poll so you can check your bets against the reality now.


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