Is Tony Snow responsible for Bush surge?

It's unclear why President Bush's approval ratings have risen, but the Washington Times offers a suggestion we can safely rule out -- the masterful PR work of Tony Snow:

Former talk show host Tony Snow took over as President Bush's communications point man four months ago, beefing up the press office staff, honing internal operations and deploying a quick-response strategy.

Now, polls show, the president's approval rating has jumped to its highest level since January.

Could Mr. Snow be responsible for the surge?

Answer: No. That is all.

Comments

[Seth]

SURGE?! Surge indeed. The man is still in the low, maybe mid 40s by anyone's account. If Snow is responsible (one of the more amusing suggestions I've heard) it's hardly a boon for the Administration. I wouldn't go popping the cork on the Cristal until he's north of 50.

[marc]

brilliant. trenchant analysis if there ever were such a thing!