Boo-Hoo

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationwo...cs-white_house

Domestic Troubles Challenge Bush Campaign

The president's work on the economy, education and health has yet to
resonate with the public.

By Janet Hook and Doyle McManus, Times Staff Writers

WASHINGTON --

When President Bush's political strategists planned his reelection
campaign, they hoped to woo voters with an impressive list of
achievements in domestic policy: a resurgent economy, tax cuts, an
education plan and a prescription drug benefit for senior citizens.

It hasn't worked out that way.

To Republicans' distress, Bush has run into trouble on all those
fronts.

The economy's recovery has been stubbornly slow.

The president's tax cuts are not universally popular.

His education changes have drawn criticism from educators and state
officials in both parties.

And the Medicare bill has failed to impress elderly voters.

"When President Bush goes to make his case for a second term, his
domestic performance will not be his strong suit," said pollster
Andrew Kohut of the nonpartisan Pew Research Center for People and the
Press.
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