It's Been Great?

Bush kept the American people safe after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, lifted the economy after 2001 through tax cuts, curbed AIDS in Africa and maintained the honor and dignity of his office.

Bush cut taxes after 2001, setting the stage for years of job growth. As for the current economic crisis, Bush responded with bold measures to prevent an economic meltdown.

"We feel the president's many accomplishments haven't been given the attention they deserve and in some cases have been purposely ignored," said Carlton Carroll, a White House spokesman.

"No one is required to recite the talking points laid out by the White House," Carroll said.