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Congressional Democrats, delighted with George Bush's stubborn resistance to their every request, have invited him to run for a third term. Forgoing support for their own roster of Democratic candidates, they have offered to vote for an exception to the 2-term limit.

Senator Harry Reid, outspoken opponent of the war in Iraq said, 'We're just having such a darn good time failing to get the President to listen to common sense that we'd like to keep it up for four more years. Think how dull it will be having someone who's actually responsive to Congress.'

Bush seemed pleased by the offer, saying, 'I've been concerned that, if by a long shot, a Democrat gets elected, my policy on Iraq might get changed. So I welcome the Democratic initiative to help me keep the war on track.'

Hillary Clinton, a bit miffed by her loss of Democratic support, commented, 'I just don't understand what Democrats are doing asking George Bush to run for another four years when they could have just as much fun bashing me.'

Senator Barack Obama joined in the disinclination to support the initiative, saying, 'While I understand the entertainment value four more years of George Bush would offer the Democratic party, support for this alarming idea is enough to make me consider becoming a Republican.'

Exactly how the new Democratic push to reelect President Bush will work out remains uncertain. Apparently, their support for it depends on the unwavering obstinacy of the President.