Bush Spotty on Economics, Grades
Anyone considering a bid for the presidency these days should keep records of their college (and, to be extra-safe, high school) report cards handy, judging by President Bush's take on the state of the nation's economy and the relation of that topic to his own educational history.Anyone considering a bid for the presidency these days should keep records of their college (and, to be extra-safe, high school) report cards handy, judging by President Bush’s take on the state of the nation’s economy and the relation of that topic to his own educational history.
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