President makes campaign call to Bangor

The Bangor DAily News ^ | Tuesday, October 22, 2002 | unknown

[metesky]

Last updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2002

President makes campaign call to Bangor

BANGOR (AP) — Mainers awaited President Bush's get-out-the-vote visit Tuesday as Democrats labeled his call as a sign that Republicans are running scared with two weeks to go before Election Day. Bush was due to arrive in Bangor for a 3 p.m. airport rally that marked the start of his appearances to urge voter participation. Bush has attended scores of money-raising events, but the White House said no more were scheduled through the election. His visit at the Bangor International Airport comes a day after Vice President Dick Cheney spoke at a GOP fund-raising luncheon in South Portland in which he predicted his party “will see many victories” in Maine and other states Nov. 5. The race for one of Maine's two U.S. House seats is seen as a tossup, and freshman Republican Sen. Susan Collins faces a re-election challenge by Democrat Chellie Pingree as the two parties battle for control of Congress. In the 2nd Congressional District, Republican Kevin Raye is in a tight race against Democrat Michael Michaud for the open seat. The Maine Democratic Party said Bush's visit “shows one thing and one thing only: the White House is worried about its candidates in Maine.” “The Senate race continues to be extremely competitive, so much so that the White House has to send in its heaviest hitter to help out Collins,” said Gwethalyn Phillips, said Gwethalyn Phillips, chairwoman of the Maine Democratic Party.

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[metesky]

What a great day for Maine. America and President Bush.

[JohnGalt]

After the DUI stunt the Democrats pulled before the election, I would thing George W. would want to exact revenge on the Dems in Vacationland.

[ocean]

I heard most of his address on the radio. His message was very upbeat and positive. Definately energizing to hear in contrast to the dems. The crowd loved it, lots of loud cheers and applause

[metesky]

It was a beautiful fall day in Bangor for President Bush's visit to Bangor today. The tickets said the doors would close at 2:30 for the Presidents 3:30 appearance and they weren't lyin'.

Hundreds of happy smiling Republicans formed a line and chattered their way toward the provided busses with nary a glance at the dozen or so peaceniks chanting and banging drums in their designated area.

Five college kids who were calling themselves anarchist got on our bus and they all had tickets to the event.

We could tell they were disruptors from their conversation and sure enough about five minutes after we got inside, security escorted them out to applause from the Republican crowd.

President Bush made his appearance to rousing, thunderous cheers.

Because I'd only seen the President on TV before, I was surprised at his delivery and forcefulness as a speaker. No herky-jerky, no hesitation, just a damn fine speech that had the audience eating out of his hand.

As we filed out, I heard one cop whisper to another, "Look at all the happy, smiling faces." That says it all.

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

President makes campaign call to Bangor

Another difference between Bush and his predecessor. Clinton would only call for oral sex.

[eureka!]

Thanks for the Freport. Put a smile on my face that W is our President. A big smile....

[ffrancone]

IT'S 14 DAYS 'TIL THE ELECTION

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YOU CAN HELP, TODAY. GO TO:

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A resource for conservatives who want a Republican majority in the Senate

[metesky]

The Presidents message was upbeat and positive and the crowd of a couple of thousand ate it up.

I'm feeling pretty upbeat about Republican chances for the 2nd district congressional seat and the Governors office. Even if we don't win, I'm positive that Raye and Cianchette will let the Dems know they were in a race, and that's good for Maine and the country.

[metesky]

Invading enemy territory is something the President does well.

And so far the enemy seems to underestimate him at every turn.

Gotta love it!

[SheLion]

“The Senate race continues to be extremely competitive, so much so that the White House has to send in its heaviest hitter to help out Collins,” said Gwethalyn Phillips, said Gwethalyn Phillips, chairwoman of the Maine Democratic Party.

You think so?

[SheLion]

Thanks for the update, metesky! Must have been a wonderful day to see The Man in Person!

[Theodore R.]

ME was a noncontiguous part of MA until 1820. MA liberalism percolates northward into ME and VT and increasingly into NH too.

[ozone1]

This should put Reye over the top, It'll be nice to have a R for a congressman.

[ozone1]

That should be RAye, I was never a good speller.
The Collins race was over this summer.
Peter is gaining, Baldacci is hiding. In two weeks it may be a toss up.

[OldFriend]

Duh, talk about running scared.....that splains why Daschle showed up in NY to campaign for McCall. McCall asked for money and they sent Daschle.

[Utopia]

Running scared? Maine is a liberal state

Its really 50-50. Maine's reps are Democrat, Senators are RINOs -- (at least they're Republican). Governor is an Independent who is not running this year (term limits). Lot of hunting and fishing in Maine, lots of farming - so there is a tendancy toward Republican views. A lot of Maine University campuses (campi?) so there is quite a bit of Democrat thinking. Its a strange mix. It is a beautiful, beautiful, state.