McCain has long criticized Bush for fumbling the aftermath of Saddam's
fall, and Romney has recently begun to make some of the same
criticisms.

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee added his voice to those
criticizing the war effort.

He added that the Bush administration "lost credibility" with its
response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Thompson's answer was the most startling, coming from a man who had
once served in the president's Cabinet as secretary of the Department
of Health and Human Services.

Bush's decision to invade Iraq caused hard feelings with longtime
allies in Europe, and elsewhere around the world.


From The Associated Press, 6/5/07:
http://www.capitolhillblue.com/cont/node/2643

June 5, 2007

GOP candidates fault Bush's failed war

President comes under fire from own party

By GLEN JOHNSON

President Bush drew sporadic, startling criticism Tuesday night from
Republican White House hopefuls unhappy with his handling of the Iraq
war, his diplomatic style and his approach to immigration.

"I would certainly not send him to the United Nations" to represent
the United States, said Tommy Thompson, the former Wisconsin governor
and one-time member of Bush's Cabinet, midway through a spirited
campaign debate.

Arizona Sen. John McCain criticized the administration for its
handling of the Iraq War, and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney
said, "I think we were underprepared and underplanned for what came
after we knocked down Saddam Hussein."

Rep. Duncan Hunter of California said the current administration "has
the slows" when it comes to building a security fence along the border
with Mexico.

Rep. Tom Tancredo of Colorado recalled that White House aide Karl Rove
had once told him "never darken the door of the White House."

The congressman said he'd tell George W. Bush the same thing.

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Courageous, ain't he.

Harry