Bush bullish in wake of Kerry gaffe

US PRESIDENT George W Bush headed west yesterday to stump for Republican candidates insisting that the Republicans will maintain control of both the Senate and House in next week’s elections.

“I don’t believe it’s over until everybody votes,” Mr Bush said before leaving on his tour. “And I believe that people are concerned about the amount of taxes they pay, and I know many people are concerned about whether or not this country is secure against attack.”

The president was campaigning in Montana and Nevada yesterday before spending the night in Missouri in advance of appearances there today.