Is Bush using the hurricane as an excuse to stay away from the RNC?

Question

So McCain can distance himself from Bush?

Answer 1

yes, you are right

Answer 2

Not just that, i don't think the Repubs believe they can top the Democratic Convention, so they won't even try. The storm is actually drawing away the attention of some government leaders like Bush, and Bobby Jindal, but Post 911 politics is all about how you respond to disaster and crisis. McCain is posing as someone that can deal with crisis, this is all political showmanship. You're not going to convince me that the Republicans are caring with this media stunt!

Answer 3

Yep.  I was looking forward to a Bush/McCain love fest on the TV.

Answer 4

Visions of Katrina are keeping him away.  Too bad, I would have liked to have seen him give a recitation of the accomplishments of his tenure; I just love fantasy.