Article: Palmeiro still has Bush's support

Rafael Palmeiro, the embattled slugger who flunked a drug test, is hoping Congress and the public will believe his story, however farfetched it might seem. It won't be easy, although he did get a vote of confidence from our Commander and Chief.

"Rafael Palmeiro is a friend," said Pres. George W. Bush, who was managing general partner of the Texas Rangers when Palmeiro was on the team. "He testified in public, and I believe him."

Great, THAT Palmeiro did not need. Pres. Bush also believes in Karl Rove, Michael Bolton, Condoleeza Rice and Dick Cheney to name a few whose honesty has been called into question lately.

He's standing behind Palmeiro the same way he's supporting people who might ...

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