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Dear FReeper, With all the activity surrounding the inauguration and transition to the second term of the Bush Administration, we have not sent as many messages.  I'm guessing that may come as a relief to many of the Volunteers who heard from me every few days asking for more calls, more contributions, and more work on behalf of our President.It all paid off, and we have you to thank.  The President expressed better than I ever could the deep sense of appreciation we have for all you did.So what's next?We'll be closing the campaign office.  Some of our team...

TO: INTERESTED PARTIESFR: MATTHEW DOWDCHIEF STRATEGISTRE: INITIAL STRATEGIC ANALYSISPresident Bush won a historic victory yesterday by defeating John Kerry by more than 3.5 million votes,58.6 million to 55.1 million (51% to 48%) and winning the Electoral College 286 to 252. In doing so, President Bush:• Becomes the first presidential candidate to win more than 50% of the popular vote since 1988.• Received the most votes by any presidential candidate in history - over 58 million, even breaking President Reagan’s 1984 mark of 54.5 million votes.• Becomes the first President re-elected while gaining seats in the House and the Senate since 1936,...

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After voting this morning in Crawford, Texas with hs family, President Bush made a last minute stop in Columbus, Ohio today to thank supporters and workers. The President also surprised many by making a few personal phone calls. The Bush family will be headed to Washington later today to follow the election returns in our nation's capital. Get ready for your daily dose of Dubya- and another four years of George W. Bush and the day in the life thread!

I'm making my get out the vote calls for BC'04 right now - of the 15 people I called, I got through to 11 - AND EVERYONE OF THEM WAS GENUINELY FIRED UP TO VOTE FOR THE PRESIDENT. The area I was calling is South-Central PA, and it sounds like the people there are chomping at the bit to get out and vote for the president tomorrow! All you people who are worried about the polls need to go to georgewbush.com RIGHT NOW and get your list of 15 voters, and I guarantee you will not be worried AT ALL...

Senator Collins Comments on President's Leadership, Kicks Off the Bush-Cheney '04 72-Hour Get Out the Vote Drive(title edited for length) BANGOR, ME – At a volunteer lunch hosted by Senator Susan Collins at the Bangor Bush-Cheney ’04 headquarters to kick off the campaign’s final 72 hour get-out-the-vote effort, Sen. Collins thanked the volunteers for their hard for President Bush.  Collins lauded the President’s positive record and the clear choice voters have in this election as John Edwards held a rally across town.“The challenging times facing our country demand a leader with a strong record and ability to make the tough...

Nationwide ArenaColumbus, Ohio THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. (Applause.) Thanks for coming. (Applause.) Thank you all for being here. (Applause.) Thank you all for coming. Laura and I are honored so many of you came out to say hello. You've lifted our spirits. (Applause.) I also want to thank Governor Schwarzenegger for coming. (Applause.) It's such an honor to have him here in Columbus and campaigning on my behalf. You know, he and I share some things in common. We both married well. (Laughter.) We both have trouble speaking the English language. (Laughter.) We both got big biceps. (Laughter and...

In the last days of the 2004 campaign, President Bush hit the campaign trail once again today, makiing stops in New Hampshire and Ohio. President Bush and First Lady Laura were joined in Columbus, Ohio this evening by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was there to pump up the crowd for Tuesday's election. Enjoy your daily dose of Dubya!

Bush-Cheney ’04 Strengthens Incredible Grassroots Support in Buckeye StateOHIO BUSH-CHENEY ’04 GRASSROOTS UPDATE: As of October 29, 2004, the Bush-Cheney ’04 campaign reports the following grassroots statistics in Ohio: 81,439 Recruited Bush Volunteers 2,139,912 Volunteer Phone Calls to Ohioans in support of President Bush 349,032 Doors have been knocked on to support President Bush 3,254 Total Parties for the President have been hosted OHIO BUSH-CHENEY ’04 CAMPAIGN GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP 9 Bush-Cheney ’04 Ohio Regional Chairs 114 Bush-Cheney ’04 Ohio County Chairs 12,132 Bush-Cheney ’04 Ohio Precincts Chaired

What we have seen this week is an effort by John Kerry to exploit our armed forces, who are engaged in conflict, for political gain without knowing the full facts. The United States cannot afford to elect someone as commander in chief who jumps to conclusions, blames his troops, and doesn't believe in the justness of our cause. Worse yet, just as he voted against funds for the troops under political pressure from Howard Dean, John Kerry has demonstrated again this week that he is willing to say and do anything if he sees a political opportunity. We don't need...

Open Letter Signed By 121 Retired Flag Officers On John Kerry's Political Expediency Regarding The War On Terror(titled edited for length) To Interested Parties:There is nothing more important than supporting troops at war. We understand that because we have commanded Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen. We know that President Bush understands this obligation to the men and women of our armed forces. He increased pay and military funding prior to September 11th and has given our troops the support they need in the War on Terror.In contrast, Senator Kerry has a record of votes against military spending. In his first...

By Chuck Canterbury National President - Fraternal Order of Police I am often asked by those in the media or outside the membership of our organization why the Fraternal Order of Police chose to endorse the reelection of President George W. Bush over Senator Kerry--the first ever unanimous endorsement of a presidential candidate in the F.O.P.’s nearly ninety year history. Quite simply, it is because under this President promises made are promises kept. It is one thing to claim that you support law enforcement. It’s quite another to actually go out there, roll up your sleeves and work on their...

ARLINGTON, VA -- Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani today issued the following statement: "We don't need someone who voted against funding our troops during war to take my remarks out of context. Like the President I wholeheartedly support our troops. If John Edwards is looking for someone who is blaming our troops without the facts, he need look no further than his running mate, John Kerry."

ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, Bush-Cheney '04 announced the release of the campaign's newest television advertisement, "No Limit."  Kerry will say anything for political gain, and is now claiming he'll always support our military despite voting against $87 billion to supply our troops with body armor and bullets.  He even proposed slashing our intelligence budget after the first World Trade Center attack.        Script For "No Limit"Voice Over:Just when you thought there was a limit on what John Kerry would say, now he claims he’ll always support our military.The same Kerry who voted against 87 billion for our troops in combat in the...

"John Kerry said that a vote against funding for troops would be 'irresponsible' and that no Senator would 'abandon our troops' by voting against them. Unfortunately, that is exactly what John Kerry did, and what is worse, he voted against the troops for political gain. It is amazing that the Kerry campaign is running an ad claiming he will 'always support and honor those who serve' when he did just the opposite when given the chance during the primaries. If John Kerry can't make the right decisions in the face of political pressure from Howard Dean, how can he...

Following is a transcript of President Bush's remarks today in Lancaster, Pa., as provided by Federal News Service. PRESIDENT BUSH: Listen, before I want to say something, I'm traveling with a guest and a friend who represents thousands of people all across this country who are affiliated with the Democrat Party. My friend has come from Georgia -- (scattered cheers) -- to share a message with you about how we're going to work with Republicans and Democrats and independents to carry the great state of Pennsylvania. Please welcome my friend Senator Zell Miller. (Cheers, applause.) I'm thrilled to be traveling...

Of the millions who will head to the polls this November, who among them takes greater risks to protect our Constitutional voting rights than the military men and women serving the world over, often in harm’s way, to guarantee our freedom? The 2004 Presidential election is the first in over three decades to take place while America is at war. As November 2 approaches, we owe it to our brave men and women serving overseas to do everything we can to ensure that they, too, can cast a ballot for the candidate of their choice. Although our laws guarantee every...

GREELEY, CO - The numbers tell the story of the battle for Colorado. In this crucial state, there are numbers for everything.  A few of interest include:0:  Total amount of money the Kerry/Edwards campaign plans to spend on television advertising in Colorado.4.9:  The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 4.9%. It is below the national average of 5.4%, and down from 6.0% a year ago.8:  Just 8 days remain until Election Day.9:  Number of Colorado electoral votes.10:  Total number of campaign stops in Colorado since May by President Bush and Vice President Cheney.30:  Number of Democrat Senators that voted for the...

DENVER, CO – Today Cindy Crane, a military mom, released the following statement: “President Bush's speech in Greeley today makes me feel more strongly than ever that he is the man America needs in the Oval Office. He has shown us his strength in the War on Terror. He will lead my three boys and the rest of our troops to victory. “John Kerry continues to demonstrate that he is weak -- he still can't even decide whether Saddam Hussein was a threat to the United States. I want my friends and neighbors here in Colorado to remember that this...

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, Miami Beach Mayor David Dermer (D) issued the following statement regarding John Kerry’s remarks in Boca Raton yesterday: “I was surprised that John Kerry offered a book he wrote about terrorism eight years ago as evidence that he knows how to fight a War on Terror. Both his statements yesterday along with what he writes in his book make me even more certain that when it comes to the War on Terror, John Kerry simply does not understand the severity of the threat America faces nor does he understand that America must act offensively. “In Kerry’s...