Why?

President Bush was asked about Brokeback Mountain after giving a speech today at Kansas State University.

Question: You're a rancher. A lot of us here in Kansas are ranchers. I just wanted to get your opinion on Brokeback Mountain and if you had seen it yet... You would love it. You should check it out.

Bush: I hadn't seen it. I would be glad to talk about ranchin' but I haven't seen the movie... I've heard about it... I hope you go.. you know.. heh, heh.. I hope you go back to the ranch and the farm is what I was going to say... I hadn't seen it.

The thing is, I voted for the guy! There is a warm spot in my heart for him. But... why? Must they ask these questions? Must he answer like a total retard? Why?