The Washington Post thinks I’m right!

By
Ben Bartlett
 – November 6, 2008

Bush’s approval rating managed to hit 22%. Apparantly 22% = Me, the Washington Post, and the state of Kentucky. Here’s the Washington Post version.


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About the Author

Ben Bartlett is a husband, soon-to-be father, and M.Div student at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He got his degree in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy from Michigan State University. He is interested in the way large themes such as pop culture, history, politics, and theology interact with the inner lives of individuals. Few things make him happier than reading, discussing, and recommending books. Email: blbartlett [at] gmail [dot] com