Slate political correspondent John Dickerson was online on Washingtonpost.com to chat with readers about John McCain’s campaign and how the candidate should handle President Bush at the Republican convention. John Dickerson: Yes the convention folk still like Bush (although at 65% his approval among Republicans is low). Even though his approval ratings are very low, there is a core group of people that really love President Bush. AdvertisementJohn Dickerson: You make a good case though I think Obama won’t make that case. John Dickerson: I think it would only happen if Bush held up the Fox logo.

Source: Washington Post January 28, 2026 01:57 UTC