FLASHBACK: GORDON SMITH PRAISES BUSH’S STATE OF THE UNION SPEECHES
DSCC
For Immediate Release
January 25, 2008
FLASHBACK: GORDON SMITH PRAISES BUSH’S STATE OF THE UNION SPEECHES
After Years of Glowing Praise, Will He Still Support Bush’s Failed Foreign, Domestic Policies?
When George Bush delivers his final State of the Union address on Monday, Oregonians will be listening carefully to both the president’s speech and Gordon Smith’s reaction. In years past, Smith has praised Bush’s addresses, speaking glowingly of the foreign and domestic policies that have today resulted in U.S. troops caught in a civil war abroad and a slowing economy and a growing housing crisis at home.
“For years, Gordon Smith applauded as Bush announced policies that have led to foreign policy disasters abroad and a slowing economy at home,” DSCC spokesman Matthew Miller said. “When Bush lays out his plans for his final year in office, Oregonians will be watching Gordon Smith to see if he continues to endorse Bush’s failed policies or if he will finally start listening to them instead.”
FLASHBACK:
2002: Smith Praised State of the Union. In January 2002, Smith praised Bush’s State of the Union. Smith said, "We need to continue the war on terrorism while recognizing that people at home are suffering. As we have in the fight against terror, I'm confident that, with the president's help, we will be able to put aside partisan differences and work together to get our economy moving again."
[AP, 01/30/02]
2003: Smith Said Bush Demonstrated Levelheaded Determination in State of the Union. In response to Bush’s 2003 State of the Union, Smith said, “President Bush has demonstrated levelheaded determination in confronting the challenges facing Americans at home and abroad."
[AP, 01/28/03]
2004: Smith Said State of the Union Outlined a Strong Agenda. In January 2004, Smith said, "President Bush outlined a strong agenda that addresses issues that are very important to Oregonians…The economy is growing at record pace, jobs are being created and our national security is in good hands."
[Gannett News Service, 1/21/04]
2006: Smith Praised Bush’s Tone. In February 2006, Smith appeared on The News Hour with Jim Lehrer to respond to Bush’s State of the Union. Smith said, “I really liked the tonality tonight. He extended an olive branch I think to the political discourse.”
[The News Hour with Jim Lehrer, 2/1/06]
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