http://www.dflsenate.com/?p=114W. Bush And Myself"
December 8th, 2005 - 4:17pm | Posted by mrw
"I talk often about the similarities between George W. Bush and myself." That's what Mark Kennedy said on December 8, 2000 — exactly five years ago (hear it). And for the next few years, it was true. When he ran for re-election in 2002, Bush was a prominent figure in Mark Kennedy's campaign; one campaign ad opened with footage of Kennedy shaking hands with Bush (see it). And in 2004, Bush called Mark Kennedy his "friend" and said, "I think it's important to have a congressman who can call over to the White House and the President answer the phone. I'll answer Kennedy's calls" (read it).
But now, Kennedy is running a statewide race in a state where George W. Bush lost in 2000 and 2004, and where Bush's disapproval rating tops 60%. Kennedy's campaign of media silence has already begun, as documented by DFLSenate earlier this week. Kennedy might spend less time talking about the similarities between George W. Bush and himself, but he can't erase a long record that shows they're still there. Keep watching DFLSenate over the next few days for more on the ties between Mark Kennedy, the Bush/Cheney White House, and the corrupt Republican establishment.