I thought Bouchard hated the spending in DC

Press Release Bush-Bouchard Fundraiser More Important than Big Three Meeting Bush Administration’s hostility towards auto industry continues as he makes time for photo-ops with Bouchard but not a meeting with industry leaders LANSING- Today Michigan Democratic Party Chair criticized President Bush for not meeting with the Big 3 CEOs while in Michigan for a political fundraiser for GOP U.S. Senate candidate Mike Bouchard. President Bush has canceled three meetings with the Big 3 CEOs, criticized them for not making “relevant” vehicles and has refused to adopt health care, trade and tax policies that level the playing field with their foreign competitors “How can Bush find time to raise money for his crony Mike Bouchard, but not have time to meet with the leadership of the Big 3 while in Michigan?” Brewer said. “By inviting Bush to raise money, Bouchard has confirmed that he will be a rubberstamp for Bush if he’s elected. The President’s lack of leadership and willingness to put politics over people are once again preventing job creation and Michigan, the home of the domestic auto industry, is paying the price.” Michigan has been especially hurt by President Bush’s economic polices. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Michigan has lost over 180,000 or 1/3 of its manufacturing jobs since Bush took office. Many of those jobs were lost due to outsourcing and Bush’s trade policies. General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner has also been very critical of the Bush Administration’s lack of leadership on health care and energy costs affecting businesses. The Detroit Free Press reported that Wagoner, speaking at an auto industry seminar in Traverse City, said, “Some of the things that we all believe are necessary to ensure the continued strength of the (manufacturing) sector, which I think is just vital ... we just don't see the leadership." Many other Republican campaigns around the United States have stated they are unwilling to campaign with Bush. For example: "In a word, no. Not at this time." - Rep. J.D. Hayworth when asked if he would like President Bush to help him campaign in Arizona [Imus in the Morning, 11/9/05] "We just want him to raise money. Late at night. In an undisclosed location." - An aide to GOP Gubernatorial candidate Judy Topinka, asked if she would like President Bush to campaign for her this year [Washington Post, Will Column, 4/6/06] "Is the president a political help? No, that's obvious." - GOP Sen. candidate Mike McGavick [MSNBC, 9/6/06] Wasn't Boooocuahrd whole thing was he hated the spending in Washington but isn't he's attending a fundraiser with the biggest Washington spender in history? Call me crazy I think Boocuhard has already broken a campaign promise just by standing next to the dude that spent more than 42 presidents combine