Read the thread regarding the edited portion of the Osama tape having threats directly at the Bush family and others in the Cabinet.
Laura looked concern behind GWB in Columbus.
The SS looked especially active and attentive during that rally.
That's why the Pres had his "spirits lifted" by the crowd.
I was at the Bush rally Saturday morning (meaning I have now been up for 20 hours:) Anyway, I noticed the same thing about the First Lady in Grand Rapids. They were also almost 45 minutes late which is so unlike the President, especially since it was their first campaign stop of the day.
There were probably around 15,000+ there. The rally was held at a convention/exhibition center without any permanent seating. They had some portable bleachers and chairs brought in but thousands and thousands of us stood. Doors opened at 6:00 AM, we got there at 7:00 and stood for about 3 hours waiting for the President. I'm not complaining though, it was great to see the President and feel the energy of the crowd.
They had phone banks at the venue for volunteers after the rally. We walked neighborhoods. Something we will be doing all day Monday too.