Recently there have been a number of articles regarding George W. Bush’s historical legacy— nearly all of these articles speculate that 43 will be rated as one of the worst U.S. Presidents. Today the Washington Post reported on its Metro section that this White House is threatening a veto of legislation that would give the District of Columbia a full vote in the House of Representatives. The story also indicates that the Republican leadership of the House is whipping GOP members to oppose this legislation. Its these type of actions which will cement this President’s legacy as one of the worst Chief Executives of all time.
The President and the GOP are on the wrong side of history. Just as the United States opened up voting to women and African Americans someday District residents will someday have full voting rights. History will look back on this opposition to voting rights for all Americans as shameful and inexcuseable.
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