A day in the life of President Bush (4/29/06): photos & live thread for WH Correspondents' Dinner)

WhiteHouse.gov & Yahoo News ^ | 4/29/06

[Wolfstar]

PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: The President and First Lady have spent a quiet day in the White House today prior to attending the annual correspondents dinner this evening.

President Bush joins the reporters who cover him tonight at their annual Washington banquet, the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

Bush has attended every correspondents' dinner since he took office, and he says he's looking forward to this one. The White House isn't saying what the Bushes are planning for this year in the way of Washington humor. Last year, the first lady interrupted the president's after-dinner speech with one of her own, lampooning her husband's cowboy pretentions.

The president's after-dinner speech is traditionally the evening highlight. Comedy Central's pretend pundit Stephen Colbert serves as this year's host.

In a comparatively quiet news day, the follow items are getting the most play on Yahoo News:

Bush backs English-only anthem
BY KEN HERMAN
Cox News Service

WASHINGTON — President Bush, adept in Spanish and the host of next week's annual Cinco de Mayo event at the White House, took a firm no-Spanish stance on Friday when it comes to "The Star-Spangled Banner.''

"I think the national anthem ought to be sung in English," Bush told reporters, "and I think people who want to be a citizen of this country ought to learn English and they ought to learn to sing the national anthem in English."

Bush Speaks Out Against Boycott Over Immigration Reform

President Bush has spoken out against a planned economic boycott next week protesting proposed immigration reforms for millions of illegal immigrants.

Many businesses across the nation are expected to close as a demonstration of support.

Bush says he supports "comprehensive immigration" reforms but he is “not a supporter of boycotts.” The President said "most Americans agree that we've got to enforce our border."

Meanwhile, fears of deportation raids are spreading across the nation, keeping many illegal immigrants away from work.

Thousands of illegal immigrants stayed home this week amid rumors of immigration roundups that federal officials say were unfounded, leaving some industries scrambling for workers.

Construction and agriculture were among the industries most affected.

Katie A. Edwards, executive director of Florida's Dade County Farm Bureau, said nearly a third of farm workers did not come to the fields this week.

In lighter news, the President's father addressed the annual Acadian Ambulance luncheon Friday in Louisiana.

Former President Bush Visits Lafayette
by Marcelle Fontenot

Former President George H.W. Bush captivated the audience at the annual Acadian Ambulance luncheon Friday afternoon. The former president praised the people of this area for their response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. President Bush also said through the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund, $125 million was raised for hurricane recovery.

"It was a deeply rewarding task for me..." Bush says. "We were motivated in large [part] by the dedication during in the aftermath. A lot of people were surprised to see [us] working together...in fact Barbara still calls us the odd couple." President 41, as he is commonly called, says he is extemely proud of his work...but admits he is most proud of seeing his son as President of the United States.

"People ask me what's harder, you being criticized or your son. By far it's is my son. You know how it is when your son is called out at home plate when he's actually safe, it just makes you mad."

Former President Bush says he's served his country and has stepped away from the political arena, and says the titles he holds now matter most.

"That's father, grandfather and husband."

THE WEEK AHEAD: Just as an aside, I'll be interested to see how incoming White House Press Secretary Tony Snow handles announcements of the President's week ahead schedule.

— May 3: The President welcomes German chancellor Angela Merkel to the White House

— May 4: President Bush meets with the President Vazquez of Uruguay

— May 4: Vice President Dick Cheney travels to Lithuania, Kazakhstan, and Croatia

— May 6: President Bush delivers the commencement address at Oklahoma State University

ALSO UPCOMING:

— May 11: President Bush delivers the commencement address at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, MS

— May 21: Former President George H.W. Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush are the commencement speakers at the George Washington University in Washington, DC

[snugs]

This is definitely a difference between the US and Britain we might have the occasional poll more likely an interactive TV one. I am sure the parties do them and probably are published somewhere and may occasionally be mentioned on TV but certainly not as prominently as it seems to be in the US.

[CaliforniaRichGRL]

Yes he is! He needs to really take her in his arms tonight b/c that man really hit a nerve with her. She was ticked...and I DON'T blame her! I'm mad as well.

[mojo114]

Yeah, he was so not prepared tonight. I can't figure out what he was as after in that skit.

[snugs]

We mostly love nonpolitical stuff though. It doesn't matter if you are liberal or conservative, watching French guys launch cows from a castle while cursing at "English pig dogs" is always funny. lol

Now I definitely need that one explaining

[STARWISE]

SNL .. LOLLOL!! doing a cartoon of Clinton doing takes of his "this evening I testified before the independent counsel" speech. Midway through it, a girl darts out from under the desk, he starts over again. Then he gets distracted by a man holding a blue dress ... he has to start over 5 times for these PRICELESS reminders of the disgusting scumbag he is.

Cspan can idolize him, but some folks WILL NEVER FORGET.

[ilovew]

I must've missed Laura leaving. Was she really upset? I wish I could tell her not to listen to that loser, that we all love her and her wonderful husband.

[snugs]

I do not get this why are so many puppies surely any bitch who was pregnant would have had puppies long ago.

Or have some bred since or are they stray puppies found in the street?

[patriciaruth]

really?

[snugs]

Good night

[snugs]

Good night

[patriciaruth]

Goodnight!

I promised my honey bunny a Scrabble game.

[snugs]

Good night Kelly great to see you take care

[ilovew]

Have fun then! Good night :)

[Democratshavenobrains]

Monty Python and the Holy Grail. I thought everyone had seen that movie.

[peggybac]

I saw another "Christians for Kerry" bumper sticker today. Made me gag!

[snugs]

Absolutely it is the best humour and the reason the GWB was funny with his speeches at these dinners and Clinton was not.

Clinton made fun of others mainly opponents and rarely himself and if himself very mildly.

GWB on the other hand makes fun of himself, his government, his family and other members of his party but rarely opponents. If he does attack opponents you do not see the twist of the knife; even if he means it - he always keeps that air of civility.

[SoCalPol]

Or have some bred since or are they stray puppies found in the street?


That is part of the situation.
We have a great Humane Society through out San Diego.
Several went to La. & Miss during Katrina also plane loads of dogs and cats were flown to San Diego and most have found homes.

[Palladin]

Why on earth would you get banned for telling the truth?

I always tell my fellow Catholics that voting for Democrats is a mortal sin!

[ThatPat]

President Bush and his alter ego is the funniest concept I have seen in years! President Bush could easily have been a professional comedian but I'm so glad he's our president instead. The Bush look-alike has a website with funny videos you can watch of him immitating President Bush... www.stevebridges.com/ Very funny!

The "professional comedian" (cough) Colbert STINKS!