Bush to Focus on Big Issues, McCain’s Abilities

John D. McKinnon reports on the White House and the presidential race. President George W. Bush won’t be taking any nostalgia trips through administration’s record when he speaks to the Republican convention on Monday. And he definitely won’t be attacking Democratic candidate Barack Obama . Why not, after getting rhetorically roughed up by the Democratic nominee on Thursday? “Because he’s got class,” White House press secretary Dana Perino said at Friday’s briefing. Mainly, Bush will be thanking friends and family and plugging nominee John McCain , she explained. “The speech reviews the major issues facing the country, from terrorism and war to the economy and the direction of our culture. Above all, the speech reflects on the role of the presidency and the qualities that are demanded by the job, and makes the case that John McCain is the best qualified to be our next leader and commander-in-chief,” Perino said. “In particular, it John D. McKinnon President Bush won’t be ... (link)