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Bush Attends Midtown Fundraiser (But President Bush liked these shouters: loud voices of support
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Posted on 09/20/2004 6:13:22 PM PDT by Sub-Driver
Bush Attends Midtown Fundraiser Raises $3 Million At GOP Event
Sep 20, 2004 8:56 pm US/Eastern NEW YORK (CBS) The crowd shouted him down repeatedly, once with a roar so loud he confessed it shook him up. But President Bush liked these shouters: loud voices of support in a state where he was soundly defeated four years ago.
"I love New York!" Bush said as Hispanic donors chanted "Viva Bush" at a $3 million fund-raiser for the Republican National Committee.
Bush returned Monday to the city where he held his nominating convention three weeks ago, and he said he saw brightening political prospects here and in neighboring New Jersey and Connecticut -- equally Democratic-leaning in presidential contests.
Top Republicans here said they were buoyed by new polls showing the race between Bush and Democrat John Kerry tightening in the Empire State. Two polls released last week showed Bush closing the gap but still trailing by 6 to 8 percentage points in a three-way race with independent Ralph Nader.
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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: fundraiser; gwb2004; nyc; vivabush
To: Sub-Driver
Too bad there aren't any pics or video of this function...would've love to see it!
To: Sub-Driver
WOW! I'm sure I'll see that in my local rag on the front page tomorrow, complete with pictures! /s (The San Jose Mercury News)
Sounds like it was awesome!
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posted on
09/20/2004 6:19:37 PM PDT
by
Theresawithanh
( Flush the Johns in 2004!!!!!)
To: Sub-Driver
All of this support after being told how unwelcome the Pubbies were in New York. I love it.
OBTW, it's nice to see another ex-submariner around here.
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posted on
09/20/2004 6:19:39 PM PDT
by
SmithL
(Vietnam-era Vet - Still fighting Hillary's half-vast left-wing conspiracy)
To: Sub-Driver
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posted on
09/20/2004 6:22:39 PM PDT
by
lonevoice
(Vast Right Wing Pajama Party)
To: Sub-Driver
If our numbers go up in New York its lights out for the dimocrats!
To: lonevoice
I don't know, but if he was 'shook up' I'm not entirely certain it was a cheerful supporter that caused it.
So Kerry was coincidentally nearby huh? Still trailing the President like a whipped puppy more like.
What I'd like to know is why kerry is campaigning in NY! Now I am one sceptical about the polls concerning N.Y., but have to confess if Kerry is in the area there may be some validity to them.
N.Y. will probably still turn to Kerry, but interesting none the less.
If I were Kerry I wouldn't be spending time in a state he is likely to Kerry. Everytime he shows his face, his numbers drop. he would be better off campaigning in Texas where he has nothing to lose.
To: Sub-Driver
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posted on
09/20/2004 6:39:43 PM PDT
by
deport
(Democrats play hardball at the peewee-league level and then lose)
To: Soul Seeker
I guess we are learning something from our President...NEVER BELIEVE THE MAINSTREAM PRESS. ( I will never forget the well placed copy of Bernie Goldberg's book-BIAS-in President Bush's hands as he left the WH for a flight somewhere.)
Our President has a good read on our hearts, and he knows our views are NOT REFLECTED by the likes of dan rather, tom brokaw and peter jennings.And he moves to the beat of a very highly placed Drummer....Someone who always walks where He is needed!
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posted on
09/20/2004 6:42:01 PM PDT
by
Republic
(Terri Schiavo,saved by TERRI's LAW after 7 days of starvation, fights ACLU-Felos to keep law intact)
To: Sub-Driver
It would take a Reaganesque landslide to carry New York. But here's hoping it happens.
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posted on
09/20/2004 6:44:02 PM PDT
by
Aetius
To: Aetius
It would take a Reaganesque landslide to carry New York
Work for a landslide.
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posted on
09/20/2004 6:49:11 PM PDT
by
baseballmom
(You Know Where I Stand - GW Bush - 9/2/04 We're standing with you, Mr. President)
To: Republic
( I will never forget the well placed copy of Bernie Goldberg's book-BIAS-in President Bush's hands as he left the WH for a flight somewhere.)
Here's a bookmark of the picture, complete with the biased Reuters "description" that accompanied it.
= )
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posted on
09/20/2004 6:59:05 PM PDT
by
AnnaZ
(John Kerry is a social clymer.)
To: Aetius
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posted on
09/20/2004 7:30:40 PM PDT
by
Paleo Conservative
(What did Dan Rather know, and when did he know it?)
To: Paleo Conservative
Hey I hope you're right and this does indicate a trend that continues. But its just that I tend to be pessimistic about states like New York.
Increasing diversity + liberal whites = Good Demographics for the Democrats.
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posted on
09/20/2004 7:51:09 PM PDT
by
Aetius
To: Aetius
But its just that I tend to be pessimistic about states like New York. We don't have to win New York to hurt Kerry. The fact that he will have to spend money and time there to defend his base will take resources away from battleground states.
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posted on
09/20/2004 7:56:40 PM PDT
by
Paleo Conservative
(What did Dan Rather know, and when did he know it?)
To: Aetius
It is hard to believe that republicans could pull a Presidential win there. But it will never happen if our conservative leaders don't get out there and give those in the NY who are conservatives a chance to see and hear their President.
God Bless President Bush. His strength and conviction inspire everyone.
Still waiting for john kerry to show his face in Indianapols--heck, if President Bush can DO New York...hehe....
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posted on
09/21/2004 3:29:32 AM PDT
by
Republic
(Terri Schiavo,saved by TERRI's LAW after 7 days of starvation, fights ACLU-Felos to keep law intact)
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