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Bush sang Star Spangled Banner en español during 2000 campaign Wed May 03 2006 09:35:20 ET "When visiting cities like Chicago, Milwaukee, or Philadelphia, in pivotal states, George W. Bush he would drop in at Hispanic festivals and parties, sometimes joining in singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” in Spanish, sometimes partying with a “Viva Bush” mariachi band flown in from Texas." So writes author Kevin Phillips in his book AMERICAN DYNASTY. Last week, at the height of the illegal immigrant's boycott build up, Bush told reporters: "I think the national anthem ought to be sung in English."

The acrid smell of burning rubber and smoking fire bombs mingled with odors from our sumptuous dinner table, but we were determined to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with our friends, regardless of the turmoil in our city streets. It was November 1978, post-Shah, Iran. Three weeks earlier, in the capital city of Tehran, establishments that Americans visited for recreation were being fire-bombed by radicals; any place that served liquor and provided dancing were targeted as "… against the holy book." Living in Esfahan, only 300 miles from Tehran, we feared for our lives. My husband's job had brought us to Iran...

...But for the Republicans this is unadulterated good news. It vindicates "Jorge" Bush's hunch that aggressively pursuing the Hispanic vote would pay off. His familiarity with Mexican-Americans in Texas formed in him an instinct.... The Hispanic entry into Republican ranks comes, for many, at an earlier phase in their American journey than for other immigrant groups. Just think of the Irish, Italians and Jews, who generations after arrival on these shores can still reflexively pull the Democratic lever. Their vestigial loyalty is the result of what has been the Democratic Party's strategy for over a century. The bargain back in...

Just left polling place in VA where my brother voted. (I'm a MD res. am heading there after this post) Outside: All going in accepting yellow BUSH sample ballots. I waited for him in my car and of the 15 or 20 that went in only one accepted a light blue Kerry sample ballot before going in. I witnessed Blacks, Whites, Hispanics and Moms turning down the Kerry flyer for BUSH flyers. Inside: I didn't go in, but when my brother came back out he said of about 75 people inside that he saw only ONE person with Kerry sample....

Watch his interview.

<p>WASHINGTON, Oct 05, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Sen. John Kerry has a 9-point edge over President Bush in the race for president in a national poll of Hispanic voters released Tuesday.</p> <p>A survey conducted by Opiniones Latinas and The Latino Coalition indicates that Kerry has 47 percent to 38 percent lead over Bush among the 1,000 Hispanics contacted for the poll.</p>

Bush Attends Midtown Fundraiser Raises $3 Million At GOP Event Sep 20, 2004 8:56 pm US/Eastern NEW YORK (CBS) The crowd shouted him down repeatedly, once with a roar so loud he confessed it shook him up. But President Bush liked these shouters: loud voices of support in a state where he was soundly defeated four years ago. "I love New York!" Bush said as Hispanic donors chanted "Viva Bush" at a $3 million fund-raiser for the Republican National Committee. Bush returned Monday to the city where he held his nominating convention three weeks ago, and he said he saw...

George P. Bush Visits Milwaukee to Participate in AnnouncementMilwaukee, WI - Today, Bush-Cheney '04 announced its Wisconsin Viva Bush leadership team.  The committee includes Hispanics from throughout Wisconsin who will be spending significant time this fall spreading the message that President Bush is the better choice for the Hispanic community.  George P. Bush, nephew of President Bush, joined Wisconsin Viva Bush state chair Camille Solberg and Bush-Cheney '04 supporters at a press conference at the Milwaukee Enterprise Center South to show their support for President Bush."President Bush's commitment to the Hispanic community is clear," said Solberg.  "He is delivering less taxes,...

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR - Today, Bush-Cheney '04 announced its Arkansas Viva Bush Team. The launch of the Viva Bush Team in Arkansas featured the Honorable Ruben Barrales, Bush-Cheney '04 State Co-Chair Bob Trevino, and local business owner Julio Ortega. "President Bush has made the Hispanic community a constant priority during his administration, and has delivered to Hispanics lower taxes, less government, better schools and more opportunities," said Barrales. Today's announcement follows the April national rollout of the Viva Bush Coalition in Orlando, Florida and similar regional events in Missouri, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Minnesota, Ohio and other states. "John...

COLUMBUS, OH - Today, Bush-Cheney '04 Ohio Hispanic Chairman Juan José Perez announced the members of the state's Viva Bush Coalition at an event in the Statehouse. The Honorable Maria Hernández Ferrier was the keynote speaker. Today's announcement follows the April national rollout of the Viva Bush Coalition in Orlando and similar regional events in Missouri, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Minnesota, and other states. "John Kerry's support for higher taxes on Latino small business owners and middle income families is certainly not going to contribute to our on-going economic recovery. He will not be able to run from a 19-year...

Arlington, VA - As part of its week-long Cinco de Mayo celebrations, Bush-Cheney '04 announced today its Arizona Viva Bush Coalition. Similar events will follow in St. Paul, MN, and Los Angeles, CA. In addition, Bush volunteers will hold voter registration drives in at least 30 Cinco de Mayo events in eight states. The launch of the Viva Bush Coalition in Arizona featured former U.S. Treasurer Rosario Marín, Bush-Cheney '04 Regional Chair John Sanchez, and Bush-Cheney '04 Arizona Hispanic Chair Rubén Alvarez. "I am honored to be here to highlight the President's impressive record of achievement with the Hispanic community...

Last Sunday I was hanging out at the massive Calle Ocho parade in Miami with a bunch of hot Latin chix. I bet you would love to hear about my exploits with the latter but I have to file that part under "PRIVATE." However, whilst allowing my Latina female fans bask in the glow of my charisma, I noticed an older couple walking around and handing out "VIVA BUSH" stickers. Muy Bien I thought. A good idea to do something like this at a very popular festival. However, I noticed that the young folks paid no attention to this and...

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Gov. Bill Richardson, in a nationally televised Spanish-language speech, said Tuesday that President Bush's policies have failed to help Hispanics. In a Democratic National Committee-sponsored response to the president's State of the Union speech, Richardson said nearly 300,000 Hispanics have lost jobs since Bush took office. The governor's speech was broadcast by the Univision television network immediately after the president's address. Richardson said Bush used ``very optimistic and positive words to describe'' many of the nation's problems. ``But unfortunately, he has failed to give us solutions, and he has lost numerous opportunities to present a...