It could be argued that Hurricane Gustav is actually a blessing in disguise for the GOP. It provides a perfect excuse not to have unpopular President Bush and Vice President Cheney speak at the convention. It gives Bush a chance to do this hurricane properly, in contrast to Katrina.
It also gives the GOP a chance to show compassion for hurricane victims without having to take actual responsibility for anything much. And, it appears that GOP Governor Jindal will do a much better job of managing the disaster than did Dem. Governor Blanco. Even New Orleans Mayor Nagin seems to have gotten this one right, so far.
Memories are short, and the learning curve is a wonderful thing....
