Does Bush President have political problems?

The news is once again filled with reports of President Bush's political problems given the most recent public opinion polls showing he has dropped to historically low ratings. But does he really have problems?

He is not standing for reelection. His agenda for consolidating power in the Executive Branch remains unscathed despite criticism about destroying the balance of power. Congress acquiesces to all his demands unless massive unfavorable public opinion about specific issues forces their opposition. Think the Dubai ports deal, immigration, and social security. He has already stated he will not remove troops from Iraq during his remaining term.

There have always been critics on the Left who said President Bush was not interested in policy making, especially domestic policy. Conservative Republican voices have now joined that chorus. That is not the kind of criticism that moves President Bush.

Certain Republicans in Congress might have a much more difficult time being reelected this Fall, but that does not seem the kind of thing that will move President Bush to amend his position. I can't imagine how in President Bush's mind or the minds of his administration loyalists they feel have a problem. Unfavorable public opinion is only a problem when it causes you not to get what you want.

Impeachment proceedings might change everything. However, the Democratic leadership in Congress has already said they won't do it even if they gain control of Congress in the next election.

All of this is sad news to those of us who feel that President Bush has done more than enough to be tried and removed from office. But it remains the brutal fact.

We have a government where elected officials do not recognize the goals, aspirations, and sovereignty of its citizens. When, if ever, that will change is anybodies guess given the deplorable state we've come to.