George W. Bush

July 3, 2008 - 3:17pm

President to appear for Bee in Tucson

President George W. Bush is coming to Tucson on July 18 to "honor" state Senate President and 8th Congressional District candidate Tim Bee (R-Tucson).

According to the invitation, the event will take place at the home of Jackie and William Bell, and is being hosted by auto dealership magnate Jim Click, National Rifle Association President Sandra Froman, lawyer and real estate developer Duff Hearon and former Carondelet Foundation CEO Jannie Cox.

The event is being mounted by the Tim Bee Arizona Trust, a joint fundraising venture of Tim Bee for Congress, the National Republican Committee, the National Republican Congressional Committee and the Pima County Republican Party Federal Campaign. Contributors of $10,000 or more get a VIP reception and photo op with Pres. Bush, while donations of $1,000 to $9,999 earn the donor breakfast at the event.

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July 3, 2008 - 1:05pm

Mission Accomplished

So much for our promise to liberate Iraq, not to occupy it, and not to cart off its riches.

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July 3, 2008 - 10:47am

Tornoe's Toons: Mission Accomplished

So much for our promise to liberate Iraq, not to occupy it, and not to cart off its riches.

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July 1, 2008 - 7:26pm

Poll hinting at Bush connection could be a problem for McCain in Oregon

U.S. Sen. John McCain and President Bush: Getty Images PhotoA Gallup poll released Tuesday showing that 68 percent of Americans are concerned that U.S. senator and presidential candidate John McCain (R-Ariz.) is too much like President Bush could have big implications in Oregon.

The survey of 1,625 voters conducted between June 15-19 shows that over 66 percent of American voters associate the Republican presidential candidate with the current unpopular administration.

The results of this poll allude to a big problem McCain could face in Oregon if he is unable to distance himself from the current presidency.

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June 25, 2008 - 5:40pm

Capturing the youth vote

Every election year, professional speculators say that young people will vote this time. Every year they don’t. Capturing the youth vote has become the quixotic dream of all politicians.

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June 25, 2008 - 3:42pm

San Francisco group aims to rename sewer plant in Bush's honor

In a city that's arguably the "blue" capital of all the blue states across the nation, San Francisco residents often proudly wear their liberal politics on their sleeves.

And, it's no secret that in a town featuring more than 80 percent Democratic voter registration that President Bush isn't exactly the most popular commander in chief in these parts.

But in what could be a new high (or low?) in political theater, a group of city residents are circulating a petition to rename a sewer plant renamed in honor of the outgoing president.

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June 21, 2008 - 4:23pm

LaBombard attempting to sell famous bus

John LaBombard bus: Photo Credit: John LaBombard

The bus that has been a staple in New Hampshire politics is now for sale on eBay.

John LaBombard says he is selling the coach bus because he is retiring.

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June 19, 2008 - 3:03am

Bush and McConnell: Best buds 'till the end

Will fundraising help from George W. Bush help Mitch McConnell combat poll numbers showing him close to his democratic opponent Bruce Lunsford?

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June 18, 2008 - 6:48pm

Cowboys and Indians

Native American tribes all mean something different to our top politicians: Gregoire, Bush, Obama and McCain. Wally just wishes he could win at slots.

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June 12, 2008 - 9:34am

An impeachment broken record?

Here's the first five minutes of U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Cleveland) on the House of Representatives floor on Monday evening introducing a 35-count resolution to impeach President George W. Bush.

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