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Hasselbeck Visits President Bush
January 12, 2009 3:57 PM
ABC News' Kate Barrett Reports: Elisabeth Hasselbeck of ABC's "The View" spoke today about her family's recent trip to the White House to visit President Bush.
The conservative co-host, joined by her husband and former pro football player Tim, and their two children, paid a visit to the Oval Office last Friday. During their time with the president, 3-year-old Grace peered out the window with Bush as they talked about dogs and 14-month-old Taylor characteristically head-butted the commander in chief as a sign of affection.
"That's the moment right before he clocked the president in the head," Hasselbeck said, showing photos of their visit.
The segment will air on "The View" on Monday, Jan. 19 during the president's final day in office.
Hasselbeck called the visit "remarkable," describing it as "historic and comfortable in the same moment."
The former "Survivor" contestant also weighed in on how the president has fared during his own challenges while in office.
"It was eye-opening for someone who has even supported him to be in his presence and be able to comfortably talk with him," she said. "He is so not the caricature that we have been fed for so long and he's a good man. And I hope that people can give credit where credit is due as he exits and this transition happens."
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SHE HAS AS MANY BRAINS AS HE DOES THAT IS WHY SHE LIKES HIM SO MUCH.SHE WAS ALSO A PALIN FAN...SHE SHOULD ALSO LEAVE THE VIEW MANY PEOPLE DON'T WATCH JUST BECAUSE OF HER ND I AM ONE OF THEM.
Posted by: me | Jan 12, 2009 4:26:51 PM
This story was not as important as the as- kicking Ann Colter gave the hags at The View this AM. The five of them did their usual liberal gang up, but Colter is smarter than all them put together.
Hasslebeck should leave the show since they gagged her way back when as she was always on her Rev. Wright/BHO attacks (and rightfully so). She should move to FOX where she'll be on tonight with Hannity.
For as many that the last poster thinks don't watch The View because of Elizabeth, I know double that, that don't watch because of the four other liberal hags. Colter speaks the truth, but those four single mothers didn't want to hear it, especially Whoopi and Shari.
Posted by: dlm | Jan 12, 2009 4:50:44 PM
Couldn't agree with you more, me! Get rid of her, and why on earth would The View even consider having Ann coulter on their show. She's got some mental problems in my opinion!
Posted by: Shirley | Jan 12, 2009 4:53:08 PM
In reference to that comment I disagree Elizabeth is a brilliant lady and I enjoy the show mostly because of her. If anyone gets to me is Joy., so you are missing out.
Posted by: Celia | Jan 12, 2009 4:57:32 PM
I guess you saw a different show today than I did. Coulter didn't kick anyone's * and instead came near getting her's kicked by Whoopi who I'm sure would have done it in a genteel and civilized way.
Posted by: jan | Jan 12, 2009 5:04:25 PM
Dumb and Dumber. Hasselbeck, Bush, Palin... just won't go away.
Posted by: jeanne021556 | Jan 12, 2009 5:59:11 PM
I love Elisabeth Hasselbeck, she is great! Keep it up Elisabeth
Posted by: me | Jan 12, 2009 6:08:27 PM
Elisabeth is a moron. She's cute and cuddly until she talks politics. Then she has no clue. Coulter got her a$$ handed to her on the show. Coulter creates controversy then makes money from it. Any PR is good PR.
Coulter is out of touch, as well.
Posted by: Michael | Jan 12, 2009 6:11:12 PM
Ann Coulter just needs a hug, poor thing.
Posted by: Farhana | Jan 12, 2009 6:20:32 PM
Laura better have a tight grip on her man.
Posted by: Huh | Jan 12, 2009 6:36:56 PM
THANK YOU Mr. Bush for your serve to our country and for the people (even if they don't think so), I am proud that you took on the job and did your best! We are not perfect people and even though the media thinks they are... the only true and perfect ones. I hope Obama can help and serve this country and the people in a way that is best for THE country and THE people. I for one will do as John McCain ask the people to do work with Obama to bring out the best for our country and for the people.
Posted by: sheila | Jan 12, 2009 6:48:45 PM
No one takes Elisabeth seriously. Stupid is as stupid does! This is a girl whoes claim to fame is "Survivor" and a marriage to a washed up NFL player. NEXT!
Posted by: Kay Marshall-Bright | Jan 12, 2009 7:19:52 PM
Stupid is as stupid does.
Posted by: JR | Jan 12, 2009 7:33:46 PM
I don't believe Elisabeth to be stupid. I simply disagree with her politically. She's allowed to believe what she wants and be a self-appointed Bush apologist if she wants. Good for her for having the honor of visiting the Oval Office and shaking the hand of someone she apparently believes in strongly. I'm as much of a Democrat as anyone can be. But if I'd be happy about a media-prominent Dem getting to visit Obama or Clinton or whoever else, I have to be pleased that someone on the other side of the fence got to do the same thing with a Republican.
Posted by: Kellybelle22 | Jan 12, 2009 7:37:32 PM
Why does abcnews.com promote this dimwit on a daily basis? She is one of the worst personalities on tv.
Posted by: Lori | Jan 12, 2009 8:24:59 PM
Go Elisabeth....she really is the most intelligent and well spoken of them all. Her career is rising as the rest of the View are on the final stages of their careers...
Posted by: Elisabethfan | Jan 12, 2009 8:56:34 PM
I no longer watch the show because I cannot stand Joy! She's a complete idiot and makes a fool of herself every time she opens her mouth. And she thinks she's funny. Regardless, watch Joy the entire time Elizabeth is talking about her White House visit. If looks could kill Elizabeth would be dead. GET RID OF JOY (LESS)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Viewless | Jan 12, 2009 8:58:22 PM
Bush truly is delusional. To think that the guy still thinks that the federal response to Katrina was adequate truly is shocking.
He conveniently omitted the part where he and Condi were warned twice during the summer of '01 about an attack and they didn't do a damn thing.
I think it's starting to set in with him that he will be regarded as one of the worst Presidents that we ever had. And I voted for McCain...FWIW.
Posted by: MBNA Joe | Jan 12, 2009 9:22:09 PM
Elisabeth has a right to her opinions and I have the right not to agree. Normally when I find myself turned off on her it's more about her being smug. Sometimes she sounds soooo judgmental as well. I can not get my head around her even wanting to go meet this man in his office, but different strokes.
Posted by: Susan | Jan 12, 2009 9:58:00 PM
I think Elisabeth had the right what to say on her believe and be proud to the man who keep us safe since 9/11/01.
At least he is natural born US citizen!!! not like the one that could not come out from the dark side and still hide his word from the people who elected him. Show us and clarify how you become Natural born US citizen and challenge that to the public before your sworn in!!!!
Posted by: chefchat | Jan 13, 2009 1:11:16 AM
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