My point: David M. Shribman / The battle is joined: "The president's handlers knew exactly what he was planning to do, and took special pains to make sure no one missed it. Recognizing that the State of the Union Address was a snooze and the 'Meet the Press' interview a stumble, they wanted the word out: The campaign is now in full throttle and the White House is not going to be a conscientious objector to combat"
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This is not your father's Bush.