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POWER OF THE PRESIDENCY

November 26, 2004

If anything is a reminder to those Democratic nine wannabes about the power of the presidency, Thanksgiving was another loud reminder. The power of encumbency, especially that of the president, is massive.

At almost any moment, the president can command center stage of not just the United States but the whole world. He has at his right hand the entire resources of the United States. He can hop aboard Air Force One and take as many jets, secret service men, and military might as he wants, anywhere in the world.

Out of the blue, he can do some task that gets the attention of all the media for 24-48 hours. And, if you add to it the charisma that George Bush has (yes him!), you have a powerful force indeed.

Oh yes, and did I mention that he has or anticipates having $200,000,000.00 in campaign funds? Did I mention that the economic indicators are now favoring him as well. The last thing I’d want to be today is one of those nine Democratic presidential candidates- unless of course you’re just an ego-maniac and want to be in front of a microphone and TV camera for a few months. Maybe.

Written by Ernie · Filed Under Daily Commentary 

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