| Corruption scandals involving presidential aides have also drained his approval ratings. |
| Beside him sit two more press aides and an assistant, who also chip in if they feel matters need explaining. |
| Bush aides say the president took all of that in stride but he also took it to heart. |
| He has leftward leanings that show in private but that his aides are suppressing. |
| Mrs. Smith is caring for her husband with some assistance from home care aides. |
| The president and his aides are simply saying right now they're going to do what it takes. |
