What strengths would those be, Art? I would argue that Bush has been very weak on foreign policy.
As for domestic programs, it's a little difficult for Democrats to propose any wide spectrum programs these days. Although Bush may have driven up the deficits to record levels (as did Reagan), it's Democrats who are stuck with the image of fiscal irresponsibility. This is just another example of the triumph of sound bites over substance. Only nixon could go to China and only Clinton could dismantle welfare, not that you'd ever here many Republicans acknowledge that.
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