Dusting Off Bush's 2004 Re-Election Message

Charlie Black, top adviser to John McCain, told Forbes that a terrorist strike would be a "big advantage" to the presumptive GOP nominee. John McCain later disavowed the comments and called them "untrue" and "inappropriate."

But John McCain said just as much after Osama bin Laden released a tape in 2004.

But as McCain greets two breakfast-eating business partners, one from Stamford and the other from Bridgeport, the topic turns to the presidential race. The two men tell the senator they support President George W. Bush, and to that end, McCain says, "(Osama) Bin Laden may have just given us a little boost. Amazing, huh?"....

The two men, who requested anonymity, nod their heads in agreement.

Later, while riding with Shays on an RV to a rally at the Stamford Government Center, McCain further explains, "(The video) is helpful to President Bush because it puts the focus on the war on terrorism."

Black connected the war on terrorism to his boss' success after the assassination of Benazir Bhutto of Pakistan in December 2007.

Black is also quoted as saying the "unfortunate event" of the assassination of former Pakistani leader Benazir Bhutto in December 2007 "helped us."

In 2007, John McCain argued the Bhutto assassination helped him.

Here is the quote in print -- just in case:

In an interview with reporters after the event, McCain said, "I would hate for this tragedy to affect anyone's campaign." But he was quick to add that "my theme throughout this campaign has been that I'm the one with the experience, the knowledge, and the judgment. Perhaps it may serve to enhance those credentials."

Not only has John McCain adopted George W. Bush's policies, he's even dusted off his re-election message to win his third term.

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