It was just a matter of time

But I’m surprised it took this long.

Meanwhile, Bush reached an unwelcome record. By 64%-31%, Americans disapprove of the job he is doing. For the first time in the history of the Gallup Poll, 50% say they "strongly disapprove" of the president. Richard Nixon had reached the previous high, 48%, just before an impeachment inquiry was launched in 1974.

Wow, less popular than the most disgraced president in American history. And we’re not talking some John Quincy Adams-era flop. Anyone can take on a ghost after the anger over its failures become ancient history, but Bush beat out a guy that many Americans can compare him with based on direct experience.