Bush Campaign Rally LIVE THREAD C-span1

http://www.c-span.org/homepage.asp ^ | 7-30-04 | GWB

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Speech Bush Campaign Rally White House Travel, Domestic Trip Springfield, Missouri

Bush, George W., President, United States

[Dolphy]

I was hoping to get the pics e-mailed to me this evening but in their absence I thought I'd let you know how the President did at his Grand Rapids, Michigan stop. It was basically the same speech he gave earlier so I will skip those details, though there is something really great about seeing it delivered in person.

I'm not sure why the chose to have the event at a place that holds only 3,500-4,000. Tickets became available Wednesday morning and were gone within a few hours. The place was packed and full of energy and affection for the President. There were countless standing ovations and several 4 more year chants.

I didn't see many anti-Bush types, there were a few here and there on different corners on the walk, including one guy with a pro-France sign. Several blocks after leaving, without visible sign of my politics, a teenager walked up to me and started shrieking that she hoped my brother or son was sent to Iraq. A few people calmly commented which led to more ear piercing shrieks. While I'm not a huge Michael Savage fan, he has it right when he says liberalism is a mental disorder.

One last comment, most of the speakers leading up to the President talked about grass roots efforts and the need to turn out the vote. West Michigan is strongly Republican and they are counting on a huge turnout to offset the east side of the state and, in my opinion, the lack of passion Kerry will be able to maintain with his base.

[used2BDem]

We attended an event here today with VP Cheney. He is fantastic to listen to! Very surprised and pleased that Mrs. Cheney was with. Had not known that prior to the event. His speech mirrored the Presidents; "This President will never ask for a permission slip to defend this country. He will pursue an amendment to protect marriage. He will leave no child behind.", etc. We did have one lunatic in the crowd, have NO idea what she was screaming. BUT, we are fast on our feet and those closest to her began chanting "4 more years" to drown her out. Secret Service hauled her out, screaming, but still have no idea what her rant was. Heard that televison coverage was reporters bitching (can I say that here??) because they were "confined to a very small, particular area." They were right in front of us and we had an excellent view point! One elderly lady poked one of them in the behind with her "umbrella" and said "Move along,Sonny." She got applause. LOL!!

[hoosiermama]

Thanks for the report.....THe grass root...... is the real key to any election.

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[leadpenny]

Speaking of C-SPAN, two pollsters are coming up on Washington Journal at 9 ET:

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2004 Vote
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Lake, Celinda, President, Lake Snell Perry & Associates
Conway, Kellyanne, President and CEO, Polling Company, The

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