William F. Smith: “the day after the election President Bush said, ``So today I want to speak to every person who voted for my opponent. To…”

“the day after the election President Bush said, ``So today I want to speak to every person who voted for my opponent. To make this Nation stronger and better, I will need your support, and I will work to earn it.'' Regrettably, even after the election, the attacks on President Bush have continued. Leading the pack were opinion makers of the New York Times. A November 5 Times column headlined ``No Surrender'' described President Bush as ``a radical, the leader of a coalition which deeply dislikes America.'' Perhaps the most notable example of why national unity will be difficult to achieve were the words of Senator Kerry's running mate, Senator John Edwards. In his concession speech, Senator Edwards used the phrase ``the battle rages'' four times. He described the battle as one where ``the fight has just begun.'' President Bush has reached out to his opponents. Unfortunately, they have turned their backs on him.”