[SJackson]

I don’t think it will hurt the GOP, the candidates will have to stand on their own. I agree his stance is mystifying, as have been many of his actions.

[bill1952]

My point is that the President still has every opportunity to do things to help in 08 and there is no way that this helps any of us.

Staying away, or apart from, the race because of perceived voter displeasure will not help the eventual candidate any more than Clinton’s absence helped Gore.