Demagogue

As public support for the Bush administration's handling of Iraq dwindles, the Associated Press reports that Bush "began a five-day push Saturday to tell Americans why he thinks U.S. troops must continue the fight in Iraq."

But perhaps the best reflection of just how worried the White House is may be the president's itinerary this week. During this five-day tour, Bush will deliver speeches in the states of Utah and Idaho.

Actually, the Salt Lake City speech makes sense from a P.R. standpoint -- the VFW is holding its convention there. But why the need for a speech in Idaho on Wednesday? It's not a good sign if the administation feels it needs to shore up support for the war among the public in a solidly "red" state like Idaho.