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Originally posted by russellwarshay
Oh, big deal. This is called the power of the incumbancy. Every single presidency does this.
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And that doesn't make it right. That's the reason that it's very difficult to defeat an incumbant. Is that fair? Is it OK to use taxpayer dollars for that kind of publicity?
On the other hand, Dekeguy is absolutely right -- I have nothing but admiration for the CinC visiting the troops. I just won't like it if the "news" footage shows up in campaign spots.
I think it will, because the PR gained right now will be forgotten a few months down the road, and I will bet that there will be Republican commercials showing this trip.