This being president thing is hard work.
Ha ha:
“Spending time outside of Washington always gives the president a fresh perspective of what’s on the minds of the American people,” White House press secretary Scott McClellan told reporters Friday. “It’s a time, really, for him to shed the coat and tie and meet with folks out in the heartland and hear what’s on their minds.”
I don’t see that Mr. Bush will gain any better perspective regarding what’s on the minds of the American people at his secure “ranch” than he will at the White House. What is he going to do? Host public barbecues and mingle with the commoners?
UPDATE: I’m glad Mr. Bush clarified things as he kicked off his month-long vacation:
“Make no mistake about it, we are at war.”
Ironically, the person most likely to make that mistake would someone watching our commander-in-chief this month.