I think more of a "never was". "Has been" implies that he was at least there once.

Maybe a couple of more shopping trips to Bagdad will solve the problem.

He is as dried up as Cleopatras Tamp On. Put a fork in Him He is way done for.

Larry

By the time the election rolls around in November of 2008, they will all have worn out their welcome. How can any of them sustain the interest of the American people (a people whose attention span isn't even long to finish reading this post) for two years?

In addition, since they will have so many opportunities and time to slip up or shoot themselves in the foot; they all have the potential to self destruct. Each one will suffer some kind of Imus moment.

When it comes time for the election, the one who wins will be the one we hate the least.

What was that name again?

John who? What?

Hack!!!