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Letter: Bush losing even GOP’s faithful

Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005 | 9:14 a.m.

My grandfather -- much to the chagrin of my parents -- was such a staunch Republican that he actually believed Richard Nixon when he declared that he was not a crook. Granddad died long before the Bush empire came into power, but I don't think even he would have found much to admire about George W. Bush.

Granddad hated to part with his money, but he still believed that the government had a responsibility to the poor. Granddad had no tolerance for liars, and as a high school teacher and principal, he was able to spot one a mile away. I don't think he would have believed much Bush has had to say about just about anything.

Polls show that no more than about 40 percent of Americans have confidence in the leadership skills of George W. Bush, so it stands to reason that even members of his own party have given up on him. Hopefully, minorities and the poor will vote in record numbers in the next election, and we will have a president who cares about all Americans, not just the rich ones.

PATRICIA DUCHARME

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