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Bush Praiser and Fundraiser for McCain and Republicans
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ABC News' Jennifer Duck reports: In a room full of Republicans, President Bush found his role praising and fundraising for the GOP -- a role he will take on more and more as the 2008 election goes forward.
"John McCain is running on a clear, consistent and conservative agenda," Bush assured the conservative base, many who are skeptical of McCain.
Once bitter rivals, Bush had nothing but kind words today for the likely Republican nominee for president.
"I'm optimistic about this year because I know John McCain," Bush said. "I've known him for many years. I've seen his character and his leadership up close. I've campaigned with him and I've campaigned against him -- and I can tell you this, he's a tough competitor."
Bush's praise of McCain didn't stop there.
"He's a man of honor. He's a genuine hero. He has the wisdom and the experience necessary to be the commander-in-chief of our United States military forces," Bush added as the crowd applauded. "He loves this country. He's ready to lead this country. I'm proud to be his friend. I'm proud to be his supporter. And on inauguration day, I'll proud to be -- say to John McCain, congratulations, Mr. President."
Bush joked with the friendly crowd, forecasting the future as he sees it.
"You know, I was just thinking about how next year's dinner is going to be a little different from this one," he said. "First, you're going to be welcoming a new keynote speaker -- President John McCain. And President McCain will start this dinner by saying, thanks for the introduction, Mr. Speaker. And I'll be watching it all on TV in Crawford."
He rallied the GOP crowd saying he is "confident" Republicans will retake the House and the White House. The National Republican Congressional Committee reported raising $8.6 million at the event.
March 12, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (6)
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Bush needs to campaign quickly and early, so he can fade away in the summer and fall... it's no secret that they are not buddies. The ad campaign of McSame and Bush 3 are all pretty weak and not founded on much of anything... but for Mac's sake, Bush needs to fly below the radar.
Posted by: smartprimate | Mar 12, 2008 9:27:09 PM
John you can run and you can hide but you cannot escape Bush at your side... If the nominee from the other party breathes they will win the election this fall. And if they have a hiccup, big media will be there to save them. Just like Clinton in '92. McCain is Bob Dole. You remember how that turned out, right.
Posted by: cba | Mar 12, 2008 10:02:27 PM
cba... No doubt. Bush is not popular, true. McCain is not a spring chicken... true. This is not a popular year for Republicans... true. This election is for the Dems to lose... true. The two democratic contenders are doing a great job in ensuring a McCain presidency... TRUE!
Posted by: smartprimate | Mar 12, 2008 10:08:55 PM
Not true, we Clinton supporters can't stand Obama, but we CAN'T STAND Republicans even MORE!
Posted by: irma | Mar 13, 2008 12:39:49 AM
Irma... it's not you dyed in the wool Obamites or Clintonians that we are trying to win over but the moderates, independents and middle-of-the-roaders. Your candidates' intra-mural fighting is offering the swing voters a taste of things to come if a Democratic Presidency is achieved. It will be four painful years of appeasement and peace overtures to the other side, whereas, McCain will not be burdened by such baggage.
By the time it gets to convention in Denver, you will have political partisans so totally invested in their candidate that Nader may again play a role as spoiler for those who do not seat their candidate. More recently, Clinton, Obama, and Pelosi have now lamented that there will be no dream ticket, which means that at least one group will be disappointed. I’ve said this before… I do not envy your choices; excitement without experience vs. experience with baggage.
Trust me when I say I feel your pain. I supported McCain in 2000, when Bush (via Carl Rove) torpedoed his nomination with the nastiest primary in a long time… if you remember there were nasty flyers and articles circulated about him in SC… a black child born out of wedlock, drug abusing wife (all false)… it was a low point in the Republican Party… but that unfortunately is politics. You guys are going through something similar. After all this you may come out with a stronger candidate but a much weaker Party.
Unlike the last minute lies about McCain which were disproved a day too late, you guys have been tossing out (whether intentional or not) the race card and gender disparity. These are not easily dismissed and the effects will linger, probably until election time.
Posted by: smartprimate | Mar 14, 2008 3:30:17 AM
If the republicans get the house again its Canada or Bust because McCain will finish off this wounded country
Posted by: Connor H | Jul 15, 2008 9:28:56 PM
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