While each president represents his own political party and largely governs accordingly, once elected he is responsible to and for American citizens as a whole. In that way, the president is in many ways bipartisan, understanding that he is commander and chief of more than just those who voted for him. Therefore, I found it interesting that President Bush would use such negative language, especially speaking from the White House to describe at least half of the country's citizens for which he still governs. It seems that such divisive talk may be an accepted campaign technique, however inappropriate for the current President when addressing the American public. President Bush's last time for campaigning was four years ago. It is now time to lead and protect the country. Therefore, perhaps each presiding president, whether Republican or Democrat should be disengaged from campaign strategy and rhetoric. It is one thing for the president to support his party's next nominee, another to underhandedly insult the opposition and those in his favor.