Wednesday, January 07, 2004

Satire
Bush Backs Dean

Yesterday, coming on the heels of former senator Bill Bradley's endorsement of Howard Dean for the Democratic nomination, President George W. Bush also endorsed Dean as part of the White House's "Viable Candidates Initiative." In his speech backing the former Vermont Governor, the President cited Dean's opposition to the war in Iraq as well as Dean's "general love for terrorists" both of which Bush sees as key issues for Democrats. In accordance with the "Viable Candidates Initiative" Bush is also expected to endorse a Green Party candidate later this year.

According to White House sources, the President's endorsements under the "Viable Candidates Initiative" are intended to support the policies of the candidates receiving the endorsement. The "Viable Candidates Initiative" is meant to foster a "healthy political discourse" by encouraging different types of candidates.

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