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The president's 'secret weapon'
Washington Times ^ | 10/25/04 | Stephanie Mansfield

Posted on 10/24/2004 11:43:54 PM PDT by kattracks

WEST ALLIS, Wis. — She's never in a bad mood, says one member of her Secret Service detail.


     She's "cordial," Robert Haugh says, putting away the silverware on the blue-and-white C-9 Air Force jet that has been home to the first lady and her 22-year-old twin daughters, Jenna and Barbara, for the past few weeks.
    "You can't ask for anything more," Mr. Haugh says of Laura Bush, who may prove to be the real "October surprise" of the 2004 presidential campaign. She is described by President Bush as his "secret weapon" and by daughter Jenna as "a role model for women across the country."
    Her chestnut hair perfectly coifed, her gray suede pumps unscuffed and understated, her pastel blue coat and paisley shawl comfortably stylish, the 58-year-old former schoolteacher has been deployed by the Bush campaign to do what she does best: Make undecided voters fall in love with her.
     Take Jeanne Richter, a 77-year-old registered Democrat who is a resident of the Village at Manor Park, where Mrs. Bush made her last solo appearance before joining her husband for the last week of the campaign. Mrs. Richter, who said she was "wavering," is now leaning toward voting for Mr. Bush.
     "She's seems to be a wonderful lady," the Wisconsin woman said.


    Mrs. Richter says Mrs. Bush is a better first lady than Teresa Heinz Kerry would be. "No doubt about it in my mind. ... [Mrs. Bush] was absolutely wonderful, and I'm so happy I took the time to come down and hear her personally. Sometimes when you read things, that's one thing. It's informative, yes. But seeing her in person makes you think a little bit deeper."


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To: CWOJackson
>A lot of people vote for the First Lady and not the candidate


21 posted on 10/25/2004 7:27:36 AM PDT by theFIRMbss
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To: cyn

I'm telling you!!

The White House exudes character because of our great leaders!!

Love GWB and Laura!!


22 posted on 10/25/2004 7:28:55 AM PDT by tutstar ( <{{--->< http://ripe4change.4-all.org Violations of Florida Statutes ongoing!)
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To: kattracks

I've been saying for two months that the women of America will NOT elect THZ because she looks like a drunken floozy.


23 posted on 10/25/2004 7:39:01 AM PDT by 6ppc (Pajamas are for wimps! Freep naked!)
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