President Bush Tours Michigan and Ohio on Yes, America Can Bus Tour

ARLINGTON, VA - On Monday, May 3, 2004, President George W. Bush will begin a two-day bus tour, Yes, America Can, through Michigan and Ohio. The President will participate in events focused on the strength, optimism and resolve of the American people in meeting the tests of our time - strengthening the economy, making our communities better and keeping America safe.

On Monday, May 3, the President will participate in "Ask President Bush" in Niles, MI. Then, he will make remarks in Kalamazoo, MI, followed by a rally in Sterling Heights, MI. Mrs. Bush will travel with the President and will introduce him at all three events in Michigan.

On Tuesday, May 4, President Bush will make remarks at a breakfast in Toledo, Ohio. He also participates in "Ask President Bush" in Dayton, Ohio, followed by remarks at the Golden Lamb Inn in Lebanon, Ohio. Finally, President Bush will rally supporters in Cincinnati, Ohio before returning to Washington, D.C. on Tuesday night.

President Bush will discuss his plan for growing the economy and ensuring that every American who wants a job can find one. He will meet with small business owners, community college officials, and participants in job training programs. The President will also hear from families throughout Michigan and Ohio who are benefiting from the historic tax relief passed by President Bush.

The President will highlight the values that keep America's communities and families strong. In each city, President Bush will herald local leaders who are making a difference by helping friends and neighbors in need. These events will focus on faith-based organizations, mentoring programs and other community based programs.

President Bush will discuss the War on Terror and the importance of success in Iraq. He will honor our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq who are true heroes in the War on Terror and who - along with their families - have made great sacrifices to keep America safe.

The President looks forward to talking about his agenda to make America safer, stronger and better with the people of Michigan and Ohio.

The President participates in an "Ask President Bush" event Niles Senior High School Niles, Michigan OPEN PRESS

The President participates in a Sterling Heights, Michigan Rally Jerome Duncan Ford Theatre at Freedom Hill Sterling Heights, Michigan OPEN PRESS

The President makes remarks at a Breakfast Lucas County Recreation Center Maumee, Ohio OPEN PRESS

The President participates in "Ask President Bush" Hara Complex Dayton, Ohio OPEN PRESS

The President participates in a Cincinnati, Ohio Rally Cincinnati Gardens Cincinnati, Ohio OPEN PRESS

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The President participates in a Sterling Heights, Michigan Rally Jerome Duncan Ford Theatre at Freedom Hill Sterling Heights, Michigan OPEN PRESS

Probably not the best advance work, considering both the Detroit Pistons and Red Wings had huge playoff games this evening.

I was in Dayton today - actually I was across the street from Hara Arena holding a Bush sign. News radio said there were 100 protesters but that was not true. There were around 100 people - 2/3 were Kerry supporters - 1/3 supported Bush.

The Kerry supporters from the beginning were for the most part a nasty lot. Yelling and chanting idiotic rhymes over and over. They had loud speakers and would rip apart a Bush sign if they could get their hands on one. Some would act like Bush supporters to go get a sign then they would take it and rip it up. The Kerry folks had some nasty signs too - obscene. My favorite signs, however, were the ones with improper English!!!

I was proud of the Bush supporters who tried to be polite and engage people in conversation or spirited, yet controlled, debate. They did not resort to name calling like the Kerry people did. The Bush people also knew the issues and could actually discuss why they supported the President. The Kerry supporters could not explain why they hated Bush other than to use memorized slogans then resort to name calling when they could not support their issues. It was pitiful. They were like mind numbed robots.

The thing that impressed me the most is the absolute hate of Bush and Republicans in general that the Kerry supporters were expressing. One woman compared us to Hitler. The air was thick with the animosity of the Kerry supporters. This is not healthy in a democracy and it concerns me.

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