Bush Campaigning in Lancaster, Pa.

Federal News Service. ^ | 10-27-2004

[kingattax]

Following is a transcript of President Bush's remarks today in Lancaster, Pa., as provided by Federal News Service.

PRESIDENT BUSH: Listen, before I want to say something, I'm traveling with a guest and a friend who represents thousands of people all across this country who are affiliated with the Democrat Party. My friend has come from Georgia -- (scattered cheers) -- to share a message with you about how we're going to work with Republicans and Democrats and independents to carry the great state of Pennsylvania. Please welcome my friend Senator Zell Miller. (Cheers, applause.)

I'm thrilled to be traveling with him. I told Zell when we landed -- I said, "This is a good-sized crowd here." And there's a reason why: because we're going to carry Pennsylvania on November the 2nd. (Cheers, applause.)

And that's what I'm here to do. I'm here to ask for your vote and ask for your help.

[RoseofTexas]

Where and when is ARRRRHHHold and the prez going to be at the rally??

[sonrise57]

You know what's cool? Last weekend I was visiting my friends in Lancaster County. They have close friends who are old order mennonites. (1 degree less separated than the Amish). My friend told me 50,000 old order mennonites have registered to vote for the first time in history. They are voting for Bush. My friends old order friend told him, when that Amish elders are going door to door in the area registering other Amish to vote. They are voting for Bush as well. I wonder if the same thing is happening in the old order and amish communities in Ohio. If so, it is good news for Bush. Keep the faith.

[kingattax]

great report......thanks for that

[Stashiu]

I grew up in Lancaster County. When you see the plain people voting, it is serious business. They are a very gentle people, do not proselytize, pretty much keep to themselves. To them, the family and community are paramount.
The don't have much time for government, unless they see a threat.

My next door neighbors were Mennonites. When the matriarch of the family died (90+), there were over 200 people at the funeral...all ages...everyone knew and respected her. She also made a heck of a pumpkin roll (made like a jelly roll only with the obvious and real butter-cream filling!).

This is what I have meant about the core of America not being able to support John Kerry, regardless of party affiliation.

Thanks for your post!

[sonrise57]

had the pumpkin roll last saturday at Stolzfus Farm, (the only tourist all you can eat place I eat at). yum.