I have to finally give Bush a little credit, tough as it is for me to do. He finally stepped up and took responsibity for the federal response to Hurricane Katrina. Yes, the federal response was abysmal. No, it wasn’t all the fed’s fault. Yes, Bush should have publicly accepted reponsibility a week ago. But at least he’s finally doing what a leader should: admit when things aren’t going well.

I’m hard-pressed to think of a previous instance where Bush has done this. Could he be turning a corner?