"Whether they involve programs Mr. Bush supported or not, the grant announcements illustrate how the administration blends politics and policy, blurring the distinction between official business and campaign-related activities."

duh. that's from the new york times today, though, and it is remarkable in that it states, on the news pages, in unequivocal terms, that bush has politicized every fucking thing he has touched. they haven't been so bold in quite some time, and i'm glad to see it.