On October 27, 2004, he publicly denounced George W. Bush, saying, "Mr. Bush has become an imperialist—one whose decisions as commander-in-chief have made the world a more dangerous place."
Peale selle toetas ta 27. oktoobril 2004 avalikult demokraatide presidendikandidaati John Kerryt, öeldes: "hr Bush on muutunud imperialistiks – inimeseks, kelle otsused ülemjuhatajana on teinud maailma ohtlikumaks kohaks."