trying to hide and distance themselves from bush

Bush praises McCain, Republicans defend Palin

ST. PAUL, Minn. - President Bush, relegated to a minor role at the Republican National Convention, praised John McCain Tuesday night as "ready to lead this nation," a courageous candidate who supported the war in Iraq despite risks to his campaign for the White House.

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Bush gets less than 8 minutes and Lieberman gets the prime spot? Just goes to show how ashamed they are of McCain's close ties to bush.