Even bush didnt say or do much for the moon program except announce it
to get votes.........

program was DOA at birth.

ARES is a poor conception unworkable and not affordable.

theres zero need for a dedicated manned booster, expendables cold use
the increased production rate and man rating upgrades. thats a win win
for everyone

moon program will get lip service, manned expendable booster will get
fast tracked, shuttle will likely fly till it either kills again or
the new expendable booster is flying.

with the out of control budget troubles mars is a definte no go. no
bucks no buck rogers