That's what everyone seemed to think, including Obama himself, who hit back on what he called a "political attack." "George Bush knows that I have never supported engagement with terrorists," he said in a statement, "and the president's extraordinary politicization of foreign policy and the politics of fear do nothing to secure the American people or our stalwart ally Israel." Obama's supporters rallied behind him. Nancy Pelosi said the comments were “beneath the dignity of the office.” “This is bullshit!” said Senator Biden.

But wait a second. Bush didn't actually mention Obama by name, did he? White House press secretary Dana Perino says no. "I understand when you're running for office you sometimes think the world revolves around you," she explained to the Israeli press. "That is not always true. And it is not true in this case.'" Awkward! And clever.