But presidential approval also became a surrogate measure of national unity and patriotism.
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Presidents are elected not by direct popular vote but by 538 members of the Electoral College.
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All of this suggests that while citizens became more comfortable with President Bush after September 11 and thought him to have the requisite leadership skills, they continue to harbor doubts about his priorities, loyalties, interests, and policies.
- Thomas E. Mann