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Report: Jenna Bush Plans May 10 Wedding
January 16, 2008 8:11 PM
ABC News' Tahman Bradley Reports: PEOPLE.com is reporting that first daughter Jenna Bush and her fiancé Henry Hager will marry on May 10 in a ceremony at the Western White House in Crawford, Texas.
A PEOPLE.com source says that Jenna has already selected her bridesmaids and that the wedding will be small. (The source must not be counting the scores of photographers who are going to be camped out around the Secret Service protected Bush ranch praying for a glimpse of what Jenna's wearing.)
The country first learned that the president's daughter was getting hitched shortly after Mr. Hager, of Virginia, proposed to Ms. Bush on August 15.
In an interview with ABC's "World News" anchor Charlie Gibson late last year, President and Mrs. Bush said it was unclear whether the young couple would jump the broom at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. They will not, according to People Magazine. In that same ABC News interview, Mr. Bush also described how Hager asked for permission to propose. Read about it by clicking HERE.
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Posted by: JWS | Jan 16, 2008 9:07:28 PM
OH God...Now we have to listen to all this BS for the next 4 months..And you can bet the tax payers are going to get nailed thru the nose for this..The old man wont come up with a dime if he can help it..
Posted by: Joe MUrphy | Jan 16, 2008 9:51:22 PM
do Bush have a good mood for holding wedding. it seems that he never suffers from the current crisis.
Posted by: John | Jan 16, 2008 10:18:02 PM
Why don't any of the youg Bushes serve in the military?
Posted by: AJ | Jan 16, 2008 10:18:41 PM
The spawn of Satan himself will disgrace and bring further shame to our Nation's Capitol. IMPEACH BUSH AND TRY HIM FOR WAR CRIMES! Congratulations!
Posted by: MrWright2U | Jan 16, 2008 10:50:03 PM
Loser of a President in history. His wars have cost 655,000+ innocent deaths and counting. Mr Bush and daughter Bush get a life! Don't be celebrating when a soldier is dying for your dumbness somewhere in those deserts!
Posted by: Aziz | Jan 16, 2008 11:01:11 PM
Couldn't we have a moratorium on any further news about this miserable family? I wish them nothing but ill.
Posted by: Krunk | Jan 16, 2008 11:05:06 PM
Does this really matter to the country? I did not even read this story but just stopped by to ask editors to post better articles.
Posted by: Cobin | Jan 16, 2008 11:15:05 PM
I heard she was pregnant and after the baby is born she's going to be a guest on Maury Povich with 6 guys getting them paternity tested to find out who is the father.
Posted by: dk | Jan 17, 2008 3:18:07 AM
Do you suppose that when his daughter is exchanging vows he will stop and think about all of the parents who will never have the same moment because Bush sent their child off to their death all in the name of oil?
I don't think so either.
Bush, what a waste of human protoplasm.
Posted by: mike kleber | Jan 17, 2008 4:19:15 AM
A big wedding with the war people dieing the economy in the @@@@can what next? Oh yeah a presidential library. That will cost the taxpayers a big lot of our money , I mean Reagon spent 500 million and i'm sure being a Texan it will have to be way more expensive. The only good thing about it, It won't take long to go though after all he didn;t acommplish much so it should take less than 20 mins. Well I hope his family enjoys it and it's just another reason the reps are out of touch with the American people and the other stuff going on with everything else. Man this guy is a real idiot and a very poor leader, It's a shame he has to be mentioned in our history books. Maybe will get lucky and he'll just be a footnote lol. And that's giving him more credit than he deserves.
Posted by: darkfall | Jan 17, 2008 5:30:23 AM
Alright. Complete Bush hater here. However, the kid can't help who daddy is and it honestly makes me feel sorry for her. Let her have her time.
Posted by: Sandra | Jan 17, 2008 7:14:52 AM
May 10th is my husband and my Wedding Anniversary. What a great date to pick. Way to go Jenna. Good luck with the wedding plans.
Posted by: Julie Frye | Jan 17, 2008 7:17:08 AM
Why are some of you such haters?
Do you not remember LBJ having his daughter married in the White House? And Nixon's daughter?
Why do you feel a need to slam EVERYTHING this family does? Give up the hate.
Anyway she is marrying in Texas so I don't think that it is a big deal except to her and her new husband. I'm happy for them!
Posted by: amanda | Jan 17, 2008 7:52:38 AM
Who cares what she does and when.
Posted by: TimTom | Jan 17, 2008 7:54:34 AM
All of these comments about Bush sending people to war...they enlisted. It was their choice. Last time I checked no one was drafted. Give me a break.
Posted by: Melissa | Jan 17, 2008 8:05:22 AM
Oh my word! Come on people, the majority of you Bush haters don't even know the facts of what you "hate so much" and this is just another example. Here you are ranting about "how dare they have a big wedding when bla bla bla" DID YOU MISS THE PART OF THE ARTICLE THAT SAID THEY WERE HAVING A SMALL WEDDING? Perfect example of ignorant bashing. Have some more respect for your authority. Enough said.
Posted by: Deborah | Jan 17, 2008 8:17:22 AM
Way to go timtom. No they were not drafted. I support the military and appreciate them but Bush did not make them sign up for the military and part of being in the military is knowing you may be sent to war. Bush is alot better than any of the current choices.
Posted by: bushsup | Jan 17, 2008 8:42:37 AM
You anti-Bush haters are swiftly becoming out numbered. People are sick and tired of the mess he's put this country in and acting like he thinks he's God. He's a hundred times worse as a president than Richard Nixon ever dared to be. It will take centuries to repair the damage he's done to the relationships we once had with the countries of this world. All of this while he and his cronies get richer by the day on our money and the lives of our children. And he claims to be a Christian. Yeah, right!
Posted by: lovesanimals | Jan 17, 2008 8:44:52 AM
I hope she is happy. God bless her.greg
Posted by: greg | Jan 17, 2008 8:45:01 AM
Just wanted to give my 2 cents worth. First of all it's his daughter's marriage and President Bush's first child to get married and it is a big deal. The fact that they want to have the service in Texas show's to me that the couple would like some sort of privacy. The are not trying to make a circus of this just a special day, which all brides want to have. If you have a beef against Bush why don't you try praying for him instead of judging him. If you're perfect go ahead & throw the stone if not then be careful of what you say. It just might come back & bite you in the rear
Posted by: motherinlawof2 | Jan 17, 2008 8:49:33 AM
I can't believe the amount of disrespect and hate I'm hearing - what a disgrace.
Posted by: Amy Godfrey | Jan 17, 2008 8:52:46 AM
Any Godfrey - respect is something you earn - it isn't given freely. This man is getting more respect than he is due. The true disgrace is what he has done to this country and the position he's placed us in among our former allies. He is the disgrace.
Posted by: lovesanimals | Jan 17, 2008 8:59:07 AM
It's funny when the President's daughter of all people wants to get married, there are some people who still drag the politics into it. Weddings are suppose to be fun, and appearently be held in Crawford, is not at the White House, so appearently the tax payers are saved this time.
Posted by: Quincy Brown | Jan 17, 2008 9:18:40 AM
I think it was Leno who said something to the effect of: When asked why she chose to have the wedding at the ranch in Crawford as opposed to the White House, Jenna responded, "Because I want my dad to be there."
Posted by: TSnow27604 | Jan 17, 2008 9:43:10 AM
Okay, you people who post this junk need to get over yourselves and consider other people in every situation listed. This is Jenna's big day and how do you think she feels living in the spot light just because her Fther is the President. You may not agree with Bush's politics but must remember that Jenna didn't do any of this and the decisions that have been made these past eight years were not hers. How do you think you would feel if complete strangers hated you just because your Father was faced with tough decisions in one of the hardest jobs known to man? Don't shame yourself by posting things like I wish nothing but ill to that whole family because you just might get what you wish for and then some you don't want!!! Also remeber what goes around, comes around!!! To hate is to commit murder in your heart.
Posted by: aNGIE | Jan 17, 2008 9:50:30 AM
Be nice.
Posted by: Gabi | Jan 17, 2008 9:53:26 AM
"Bush ranch" is really a lie that the press and the American people have eaten up for eight years. Bush bought that property in Crawford in 1999 when he decided to run for president, to make himself seem more "rugged". There are no crops, cattle, or horses on that property. Ever see Bush on a horse? It's a "vacation home" - not a "ranch".
Posted by: D | Jan 17, 2008 9:54:23 AM
I agree with the following comment that someone posted....I can't believe the amount of disrespect and hate I'm hearing - what a disgrace.
and...
Quit picking on Jenna. She deserves to have a nice wedding like any other daughter on this planet.
signed....Retired female military member. My husband is also a retired military member! Both of us were deployed to the desert and nobody made us join the military! Some people in my family were also in the military and some were not. It's everyone's choice.
Posted by: Gabi | Jan 17, 2008 9:55:04 AM
Also, Congrats Jenna, I am happy for you and wish you nothing but the best and hope your BIG DAY is complete with love, happiness and celebration!!! May this be the wedding of a life time!!!
Posted by: aNGIE | Jan 17, 2008 9:59:47 AM
And one last thing for all of you who like calling people names... Are you perfect? Before calling names and starting rumors, look in the mirror and remember all the times you messed up and think of the future. Are you going to be the perfect US citizen for the rest of your life? Are you going to pay all your taxs, never lie, never break any laws (this includes traffic violations), feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, help all of those in need? If you can't answer yes to every single one of these then... SHUT UP!!! He who is free from sin, let him cast the first stone. Oh wait no one is, so that means no stones can be cast!!!
Posted by: aNGIE | Jan 17, 2008 10:05:55 AM
Hey Al, they do not serve because there is no draft. Not a Bush supporter here but what a ridiculous question.
Posted by: Smoochie | Jan 17, 2008 10:08:48 AM
Hey PUNK, I don't pass judgement on anyone beacuse I am far from perfect. I can only pray that this country become a better place to live, serve and worship freely. All I'm asking is that people consider what they may cause before posting their comments. I will however pray for everyone who lives in this country and that the upcoming elections be according to Gods will. And yes I am a Christian, but can't answer for Pres. Bush or any of them. That is between them and God.
Posted by: aNGIE | Jan 17, 2008 10:15:49 AM
I'd like to know who dubbed Bush's ranch the "Western White House". We have ONE official president's residence, and it's located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. It was referred to as the "White House" starting not long after it was built because it was a big white house (apparently, white was not a common color for houses in the early 1800s), and the name stuck. It became the official name years later. To refer to any other residence as a "White House", whether western, southern, or whatever, is disrespectful to the history of "The White House", and it's pretentious as well. To my recollection, no other president has used such a term for their personal residences while in office.
What I find humorous about Bush's "ranch" is that the only thing he seems to raise there is brush. The traditional definition of a ranch, is a large tract of land with a home for the rancher, upon which livestock are raised. To the best of my knowledge, Bush doesn't raise any livestock on his "ranch". Every time he goes there he spends his time "clearing out some brush". He must make his fellow ranchers proud.
By the way, Jenna will be the first daughter of a president to get married while her father is in office and choose NOT to have the ceremony in The White House.
Posted by: Bob | Jan 17, 2008 10:17:02 AM
How exciting!! Congrats Bush family... what a wonderful occasion to prepare for!!
Posted by: Billary is LAME | Jan 17, 2008 10:19:38 AM
Allow me to correct myself. Apparently, several presidents have used the term "Western White House", starting with FDR. That doesn't dilute my complaints in the least, though.
Posted by: Bob | Jan 17, 2008 10:22:16 AM
congratulation on Bush family. hope he go ahead.
Posted by: jason | Jan 17, 2008 10:28:55 AM
Okay, you can't argue religion and this article wasn't about that. I have to go remodel a bank now, but I wish Jenna and her family the best and may they be blessed in their new marriage. Jenna I hope you have the most memorable day of your life and that you grow in love and knowledge and never let anyone make you doubt the person you are and will become. Bet Wishes
Posted by: aNGIE | Jan 17, 2008 10:33:30 AM
After reading thru the comments posted here it is sad to see how ignorant some people can be. How quick they are to judge others and have no clue what it is really like to be the President of the USA. One can say that one knows how it is but we don't have the slightes clue all that it takes to be the president of a country including my self. Take control of your own lives. It is obvious that some of you are going thru difficult times and it is real easy to blame others for your problems.
In regards to our men and women in the military. They chose this line of work. They knew the risks and consequences of this choice. The President is working with those men and women who chose to be in the military. Unfortunately many have died to make sure the enemy doesn't make it in to our back yards and because of this I have great respect for our military. However, does it make sense to have a military and not use it because we don't want them to die? We are all going to die and only God will decide when and where. Do not blame the President for the death of your son or daughter. Unless you do not believe in God one must know that all of the young men and women that have died while in the war it was because it was their time.
Now, because you lost your son or daughter in the war that means that it is wrong of the President to be happy and celebrate his daugher's wedding? That is called being selfish. Unfortunately if you are not going to have the opportunity to have a moment like this becuause of the loss of your child to the war I understand and feel your pain. I have children of my own I could only imagine how it will feel to be in a position like that. However, it doesn't mean no one else can have speical moments with their children because you or others have lost theirs.
And for those who are worried that Pres. Bush is going to use tax money for his daughte's wedding you know what? he is!! Because the money that President Bush earns comes from the taxes we pay.
Posted by: Princess | Jan 17, 2008 11:06:38 AM
I love how everyone is so critical of the President. This has nothing to do with him. It has to do with the joyous occasion of his daughter's marriage. I can't believe the disrespectful comments on this blog about him. He IS still our President. If you think you can do a better job, then you run for office. And you people call yourselves patriotic Americans. How sad.
Posted by: B | Jan 17, 2008 11:19:51 AM
Now I see why America is in such bad shape. We have an administration that has ruined our economy,got us into a unnescessary unending war,spied on us,tortured,lied,etc. Why haven't any of the young Bushes joined up to fight for the deciders war? You Bush supporters wonder why we don't like Bush? Get your head out of the sand,and stop being brainwashed by rightwing spin and lies. He's the worst president ever,by far! Bushes daughters could have at least fought in Iraq and set a good example for all the GOP warmongering Chickenhawks. I do hope Jenna has a nice wedding,and I also hope she reflects on all the damage her daddy has done to this country.
Posted by: AJ | Jan 17, 2008 1:20:58 PM
What's wrong with all you haters out there!!! you should get on your knee's and pray for yourselves. There having a small wedding. There not making a big issue out of it. Last time I checked we had a volunteer military.
Get off there case and have more respect for our leaders..
I'm sure the last time you thought about it..you've got more right's than 75% of the world does..
Posted by: BigV | Jan 17, 2008 1:26:29 PM
Many young people were duped by lies to join the military and fight for a war based on lies. Why don't any of the rich GOP chickenhawks kids ever serve? They leave it up to the poor and some middle class kids. The economy is so bad,the military is a option for the poor kids especially. Again I do hope Jenna has a nice wedding,but reflects on all the people her daddy has causeed pain and suffering.
Posted by: AJ | Jan 17, 2008 1:32:11 PM
Why doesn't Georgie Porgie give them $500.00 and a limo ride to Tijuana, Mexico..This is all we will hear about for the next 4 months...
Posted by: Joe MUrphy | Jan 17, 2008 1:43:26 PM
AJ:
If you are so upset with all that is going on why don't you go out and join the military? You have freedom of speech use it and go to Washington and confron your goverment about the issues that are most important to you. Better yet, run for office and once there lets see if you are going to be the one to make America better.
Posted by: Princes | Jan 17, 2008 2:26:10 PM
I was in the military for twenty four years,including the 1st Iraq war,I walked the walk.When will a young rich GOP politicians child fight for the deciders war? never! Many in the military,and ex-military can't stand Bush,that's a fact Jack!
Posted by: AJ | Jan 17, 2008 2:39:22 PM
AJ:
You are so wrapped up in your bitterness and hate that you are totally missing the point here and to make it worse your attitude stinks.
We all have our free agency and do with it as we see fit. You have made your choices and the young rich GOP kids have made theirs. You don't like their choices then that is your problem but one can not go doing things in life to please others. Therefore I don't think that the young rich GOP kids are going to inlist just to please you. One does what one feels is best for oneself and that doesn't make us any less of an American or less patriotic.
Posted by: Princess | Jan 17, 2008 3:01:37 PM
remember bush's old. saying fool me once shame on you fool me twice well ugh ugh you just ain't gonna fool me again. to bad those folks that voted him back in for his second term are'nt as smart as old GW
Posted by: southsidetony | Jan 17, 2008 3:39:55 PM
I am amazed at the hate filled mail. THAT is the reason this country is in such bad shape.
I live in a military town and have done so all of my life. If anyone joins the military thinking all they are going to do is polish boots and wash jeeps they are stupid. The reason for joining the military is to protect and defend. I have to laugh at the idiots who try to sound educated with their hate mail, but alas, come across as conduct disordered and socially maladjusted.
Posted by: bluegrassgirl | Jan 17, 2008 7:31:57 PM
No, AJ, our forefathers are not spinning. They are proud that the freedoms they suffered and died for are alive and well. Like I said......
Posted by: bluegrass girl | Jan 17, 2008 8:18:49 PM
People who hate are small minded. Sad, sad little people.
Posted by: JJSmith | Jan 17, 2008 9:20:03 PM
In response to "D"'s comment - yes, I have seen pictures of President Bush on a horse at the ranch. On a side note, I really wish people would READ an article before commenting on it - and getting their facts correct. Even if Jenna had decided on a White House wedding, it would not be paid for by the taxpayers.
Posted by: ellsbells930 | Jan 17, 2008 9:52:16 PM
I have heard too many times this argument that the people who went to war "chose" to go; as if it was some decision they just came to "on their own." No: Bush DOES bear a significant part of the responsibility, since he is the country's leader and since he told various lies to make people afraid of what would happen if we didn't go to Iraq (none of the 9-11 perpetrators even came from there); he took advantage of the idealism of those soldiers who felt that they would be doing something honorable for their country by serving. Not to mention those who joined because they found shrinking economic options for themselves in a country where the wealth is being sucked out of the economy in various ways to pay for the war. In short, they did it in response to our leadership, and in a sense for the rest of us, whom those leaders purportedly represent.
The soldiers "knew what they were getting into," some like to say. No, I think many of them did not, had no way of what they were getting into. Intense, prolonged combat situations where you don't know who's your friend and who's your enemy? What about this: one soldier who told of doing house-to-house checks. He heard a noise behind a closed door and called out; when no one answered, he fired into the door, as he'd been told. Then he opened it to find he'd shot a 12-year-old girl in the stomach.
He'll have to live with that the rest of his life. And there are lots of other stories out there like that.
These soldiers are returning with higher rates of injuries and PTSD than in previous wars. And those needing support have to wait up to a year, and sometimes jump through lots of hoops, to get even some smattering of help. A few of them are already starting to join the homeless, of whom 1/3 are veterans from previous wars.
We are not just little atoms floating around in a vacuum while "society" goes on around us. While there are many who would like us to feel relatively powerless, the better to take advantage of us, we all bear some responsibility for each other, and for doing what we can to take care of each other--especially those who thought that by acting, they would be taking care of us.
Posted by: Donna H. | Jan 17, 2008 11:06:33 PM
Iam woundering how will Bush enjoy the wedding when he is disappointed with te existing political situations in America.Things has already not good for the man.Another issue is that the duaghter would have married avery poor man,why did she marries arich man too?i think it would have been better to marry apoor man who will be caring more about her,in this regard i think that the Bush family has been so seggregative in this issue as its arich marrying arich i think the viceversa would have been very ok.Bush is having alot of blood i nhis hands and he is unhappy but may be he will become happy for the two hours of the wedding or he will just pretends as if things are ok while they are not.This wedding is however seen as the wastage of the taxpayer's money on the other hand because i don't think the Bush will use his money when there is free money from the government.
Posted by: Lwanga Fred | Jan 18, 2008 12:59:53 AM
All you Bush haters out there, chill out. If Hillary gets elected (God forbid) and the lovely Cheasea gets married during her reign, you will all be gah gah over the wedding. Since you continue to rail on about Iraq, please take time to count all the deaths of American killed by terriosts during the Clinton years and soon after--the Cole, etc. And yes you do own 911 which happened too soon into the Bush presidency for him to do much about it since Clinton had stopped much of the the money spent for intelligence and had downsized the military enough to provoke an attack. Compare those deaths to the number of Americans killed in Iraq. Thank goodness, President Bush has kept us safe for nearly 8 years.
Posted by: Anne | Jan 18, 2008 9:25:38 AM
I have a response to Melissa
(All of these comments about Bush sending people to war...they enlisted. It was their choice. Last time I checked no one was drafted. Give me a break.) by Melissa
My response:
Yes our soldiers enlisted to help fight for our country... war is over years ago. We didnt get enlisted to make bush look good! Bush is abusing the use of our american soldiers! War is over.
Posted by: TrueDLynn | Jan 18, 2008 10:22:42 AM
The malicious comments posted here are mind-boggling. A woman is getting married. Did you think she doesn't deserve to get married because of her father's role? Did SHE make a big deal out of it? No, the press did.
But instead of just shrugging about a non-story, you post mean-spirited, vile, malicious and outrageous comments that have nothing to do with the woman or her intended. Do you sleep better at nights for posting uninformed and loathesome comments?
Posted by: Daneru Melodie | Jan 18, 2008 4:12:28 PM
The rude, crude, hate filled comments are made by those who have had few examples of dignity and pride from their families. They were poorly brought up, do not have a clue of how to express opinions without sounding ignorant and low-class. It is a shame American families have lost the ability to teach thier kids respect. All all of that hate is spoken by those who know of no other way to express opposition to the actions or ideas of others.
Posted by: J.F.Wilson | Jan 24, 2008 3:19:15 PM
Those of you who are dogging the President need to go back and research all of the figures from when Clinton was in office as to now, as far as taxes etc... But all that aside..Let them have their wedding day..MOVE ON PEOPLE, REALLY.
Posted by: yerom | May 8, 2008 10:54:20 AM
I wish them much happiness. Jenna is an outdoor girl she has said and a small private wedding in Texas is exactly right for her. She does not owe the press a big story; on the contrary they have not been kind to her.
Posted by: Jennifer | May 8, 2008 12:23:16 PM
OMG, what haters, and the Bush clan will never read of your hatred. I wish them the best!
Posted by: Clyde | May 9, 2008 3:22:49 PM
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