George W. Bush is no idiot. He knows that if you utter the name of a certain Democratic presidential nominee three times, he will appear in the mirror before you and spit Hope in your face…

President Bush was asked twice last week about [that scary senator from Illinois]. In response, Bush never used the Democratic presidential candidate's name…

During a fundraising speech in Michigan last month, Bush launched a detailed attack on [person]'s policies — but never uttered his name during the 20-minute address.

Then at a news conference Tuesday, Bush responded to a reporter's question about [Changey McHope]'s plans for a Middle East trip by referring to "whoever goes there" and "whatever elected official goes there." Asked later about [a particular presidential candidate]'s criticism of his Iraq policy, Bush said he is "loath to respond to a particular presidential candidate," and then responded without using the Democrat's name.

To be honest, even writing about that creepy guy is making me feel like he might appear behind my back. Oh, I'm getting the willies.

(via Andrew Sullivan)