Keeping His Eye on the Ball

It was another day of turmoil in the capital. The Federal Reserve chairman again tried to reassure jittery markets. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said he wanted more troops in Afghanistan to put down the growing insurgency. And just before 4 p.m., President Bush stepped onto the South Lawn for what he called a "historic" moment.

"Play ball!" cried the commander in chief.

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By Dana Milbank |  July 17, 2008; 12:00 AM ET George Bush
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