Bush Goes on Base-Building Trip to N.C.

[Rose Siding]

(AP) President Bush took a day off from the politics of national security Wednesday and went on a Southern charm offensive that included time with children, NASCAR drivers, devoted Republicans and sweet tea.
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Noticeably missing on Bush's North Carolina itinerary were campaign stops with Reps. Charles Taylor and Robin Hayes, a pair of veteran Republicans facing spirited Democratic challenges.....

At Waldo C. Falkener Elementary School, Bush drew excited gasps from fifth grader Ta'kyria Woodard when he entered her classroom, and he leaned over and whispered in her ear to calm her. Then he went to the third grade computer lab and threw a presidential glare to silence some rambunctious boys. Turning to the cameras, Bush's face softened into a smile and he said, "Reminds me of my days in the class."
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Later, Bush visited Victory Junction Gang Camp for critically ill children. The camp was created by NASCAR driver Kyle Petty and his wife, Pattie, in memory of their son Adam. Adam Petty was killed six years ago in a racetrack crash at 19.

The kids aren't at the camp during the week in the fall, but four children came in for photo opportunities with the president _ fishing and repairing a mock-up NASCAR. Bush also posed for pictures with the NASCAR drivers who came in _ Kyle and Richard Petty, Michael Waltrip and Jimmie Johnson.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/10/19/ap/politics/mainD8KRD5DG0.shtml


U.S. President George W. Bush reacts after losing a tyre changing competition against children on a mockup NASCAR during his visit to Victory Junction gang Camp in Randleman, North Carolina,October 18, 2006. Bush visited the center for children with chronic medical conditions, set up by NASCAR racer Kyle Petty and his wife Pattie.


U.S. President George W. Bush greets fifth grade student Ta'Kyria Woodard during his visit to the Waldo C. Falkener Elementary School in Greensboro, North Carolina, October 18, 2006. Bush also made remarks on his 'No Child Left Behind' education policy at the school.

[The_Casual_Observer]

1. jr is a fraud, he does nothing but campaign for republicans.

He is utterly worthless.

[Maat]

2. EEEWWWW...

if I were the mother of that child ... I'd be barfing about now.

[rsmith6621]

3. A typical REPUKE MOMMENT....

shrubya is probably telling her to come to DC and become a Captiol page...

[Maat]

6. Exactly!

Get away from that Kid!

[badgerpup]

4. That 'hard-werkin' blue shirt again, with the sleeves rolled up just -so-

:eyes: :puke:

[anotherdrew]

5. I see why he drew gasps from the kid. another merkel moment!

[NoodleyAppendage]

7. I sensed there was something foul in the NC air. No wonder.

Get the fuck out of my state you TRAITOR to democratic ideals and our Constitution. I can't wait until the day that I hear news of your being diagnosed with Pick's disease.

J

[Rex]

8. The politics of national security.

Lord knows the man hates national security. If he cared, we would be truly safer after 5 years. Are we? Of course not. It is all posturing by these asshole, while they steal billions from us.

Looks like he is whispering evil into that little girls ear. Whispering like satan's little helper.

[Thor_MN]

9. Trying to recapture his youth...

He avoided and skipped out on his responsibilities in the Viet Nam war to screw around with a political campaign, now he set up another "war" and is skipping out on it. He is killing US soldiers to try to recapture that "playing hooky" adrenaline rush.

I wonder how far out of frame the person with the antiseptic wipes was standing? I'd bet that * was rubbing alcohol soaked paper over his hands within 10 seconds of the shutter click on that photo.

[BlueStater]

10. I like the "sweat" you see on his shirt in the first picture

I guess one of his aides brought a squirt gun with them.

God. What a fucking schmuck. What the hell did people ever see in him?!

[BeyondThePale]

11. All your comments are on the mark, but check out Victory Junction!

http://www.victoryjunction.org