The Republican Party is in No Partying Mood

Photo of Bush in sober mood courtesy of The Telegraph

THE TELEGRAPH: A "sobered" George W Bush was told by Republican allies yesterday that his party would desert him if the situation in Iraq did not improve dramatically and he continued to keep troops there.

For a White House where bad news is often branded as defeatism, the 90-minute meeting with 11 centrist Republicans was remarkably blunt as they told him that there had to be discernable progress by September. Republicans warn Bush he risks being deserted (more) By Toby Harnden

TIMESONLINE: Bush begs for more time as Republican revolt gathers pace

LE FIGARO: Le soutien de Bush s'effrite chez les républicains

Mark Alexander