As we know now; our current financial crisis was caused by the housing credit boom. In 2003 President Bush urged Congress - then controlled by Democrats - to make changes in Fannie/Freddie lending which would have reigned in some of the bubble. But his efforts were blocked by Democrats, most notably Barney Frank.
http://www.bucksright.com/bush-propo...n-in-2003-1141
Had Bush prevailed alot of the economic pain we are all feeling right now may have been adverted. But his efforts were blocked by democrats and their feel good policies.