Exactly what I said to my husband (we are both in sales)...He asked for the business! He closed the sale...
Bush always asks for the vote. I've seen him in person 3 times and he does it every single time.
I think there's something quintessentially Bush about the fact that he's been certain to do this. There's a humility in asking for the vote, and it also shows that he's attentive to the unglorious details and sticking to the format. To me, it reflects a certain deliberateness in Bush's manner that's appealing and reassuring.