Yesterday: News Of The “Largest Terror Conspiracy Since 9/11.” “The news this day was dominated by word of the largest terror conspiracy since the 9/11 attacks. British authorities announced they arrested 24 people in a plot to bomb flights to the United States. Various news accounts said the attackers planned to use liquid explosives. They allegedly meant to target 10 planes from United, American and Continental Airlines, and they focused on flights to New York, Washington, D.C., and California. U.S. and British officials said the attacks were just days away from taking place.” [The Newshour, PBS, 9/10/06]

So What Did The President Do To Show His Leadership In The War On Terror?

Yesterday, President Bush Attended A Fundraiser And Continued His Vacation. According to the Associated Press, even after the news of a new terrorist plot unfolded, President Bush “followed through with his scheduled appearance in Green Bay and Oneida for a fundraiser to benefit Republican congressional candidate John Gard” The President will also continue with his vacation plans in Texas, the New York Times reported. [AP, 8/10/06; New York Times, 10/11/06]

Today, Bush Raised $750,000 For The RNC At His Ranch. “Bush spent a couple of hours meeting with about 350 supporters who had raised at least $15k each for the party. The event was expected to raise $750,000 for the RNC.” [White House Pool Report, 8/11/06]