Posted on 03/14/2007 10:12:55 PM PDT by JohnSheppard
Internet rumors are buzzing over a possible secret engagement this weekend for the country’s favorite First Party Girl, Jenna Bush.
Both D.C. gossip site Wonkette.com and New York gossip site Jossip.com are reporting that the blond Bush twin is planning a secret enagagment in South America to former Karl Rove intern Henry Hager.
A tipster to Jossip.com wrote: “Jenna Bush is getting engaged this weekend . . . Henry Hager is on spring break and is visting Jenna. His parents are coming this weekend . . . They want to get married on the ranch in Texas.”
When asked by a Washington Post reporter last week about the engagement rumors, a spokesperson for first lady Laura Bush squashed the gossip, saying Jenna was definitely not currently engaged.
Bush, 25, recently nabbed a $300,000 publishing contract with HaperCollins Publishers. Her first book is targeted to a young adult market and focuses on the story of a 17-year-old single mother in Panama with HIV.
Hager, 26 of Richmond, Va., is the son of former Virginia Lt. Gov. John Hager. The senior Hager is currently on the Bush administration’s payroll.
She was no worse a party girl than any little rich girl in college. Don't kid yourself, these guys are rich beyond our imaginations.
She's marrying another rich kid. Good for them.
The fact that she is getting engaged means no more or less to me than the other dozen or so couples in the living section of the paper today.
Why do people waste their time with this stuff?
Don't tell me I can't recognize talent.
As a ex two fisted drinker, I can attest to your precise observation.....LOL:-)
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FYI Ping
I'm so happy I'm all caught up on the really important news of the day. ;-)
Can I skip the depressing stuff today??? LOL
Thanks, Mo. If it's true, I wish her much happiness. Heck, even if it isn't true, I wish her much happiness! :-)
Yea .. because it's the same BS as the last couple of months
Oh, cool! He'd better be good enough for her.
Mo may I ???? LOL
There is a predictably cyclic pattern to all of the news, isn't there!
chelsea has been ordered by her mommydeartest to wait until her beau's daddy is out of jail before she thinks about marrying.
Wouldn't have mattered if she was holding an ice cream cone. Girls know how to keep from spilling anything on their outfits!
This is one settled, focused and responsible young lady.
(I hope you don't also believe that George and Laura are getting a divorce, do you? ;)
Her own daddy should be there too........
This is Henry Hager's Dad .. sounds like he's apparently wheelchair bound.
John Henry Hager -- Department of Education
Assistant Secretary, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
John H. Hager was nominated by President George W. Bush on June 1, 2004, to the position of assistant secretary for special education and rehabilitative services, and he was confirmed by the Senate on Nov. 21, 2004.
Prior to that, Hager served as a consultant to U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige.
Hager became the director of Virginia's homeland security soon after the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and served in that position until May 1, 2004. Initially serving with then-Governor James Gilmore, Hager led the transition and then assumed a Cabinet-level position under newly elected Governor Mark Warner.
He was responsible for the management, structure and organization of and funding for the state's security. Under his guidance, Virginia's security strengthened in many areas and became a model for other states.
During this time, Hager and his DC and Maryland counterparts initiated a cross-jurisdictional organization for the National Capital Region, which leads the nation in preparedness.
Hager was elected to Virginia's second-highest office, that of lieutenant governor, in 1997, and served in that position for four years. His election proved that perseverance and determination in the face of daunting obstacles lead to victory in an election or in one's life.
Hager's full-time approach of serving the people of Virginia redefined the role of the lieutenant governor for that state. He served as chairman or vice-chairman of five active state commissions and continued to participate in and lead many statewide civic, charitable and community efforts. As lieutenant governor of Virginia, John Hager was a strong proponent of better education, improved transportation and a more effective and efficient system of governance.
As president of the Senate, he proudly cast numerous tie-breaking votes, including a vote to return the state's lottery profits to localities for use in public education. He received national recognition as chairman of the Disability Commission and as a role model for disabled Virginians.
A strong proponent of anti-crime initiatives, he was involved with the Drug Task Force, the DNA Task Force and safe driving legislation.
Hager graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and from Harvard University with a master's degree in business administration. He served in the United States Army and the Army Reserves, rising to the rank of captain.
He is currently a member of the American Legion. A lifelong athlete, John has competed in many wheelchair races. Hager married the former Margaret Dickinson Chase in 1971. Maggie and their two sons, Jack and Henry, support John's continued efforts to build a better Virginia.
Jack is currently a graduate student at the Darden School of the University of Virginia, and Henry works in Washington at the White House. A business executive who started at the bottom of the career ladder, John quickly rose through the ranks of the American Tobacco Company to the position of executive vice president.
After a near-fatal bout with polio, John rebuilt his life and his career. He retired in 1994 as senior vice president of Leaf and Specialty Products when the corporation was sold. He expanded his community service role across Virginia and led some 30 organizations during his career.
No kidding! Opportunities like that don't come along every day. Strike while the iron is hot, that's what I say.
I suppose one reason for not having a White House wedding is to dispel rumors that she is hurrying to get married just so she can have a White House wedding...
We all know that no matter what the Bush's do...nefarious reasons will be attached..
Marrying the help?
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