Thursday, August 05, 2004
REPUBLICANS SHOWCASE WARM BUSH AND SOFT DICK
By Tweed
In the weeks leading up to the Republican convention, President Bush plans to emphasize his warmer side, running positive ads instead of the negative anti-Kerry ads the campaign has been running since January. In so doing, Bush is taking a cue from his running-mate, Vice President Dick Cheney, who in recent weeks, has emphasized his softer side (See LB in 04' July 29 Post "Will a Softer Dick Attract Women").
"We want people to see the George Bush we at the campaign know and love - the guy who just hugs you for no reason, the guy who loves to kiss people - on the cheek, of course - the guy who is just so very nice and warm," said Craig Kirby, a campaign spokesman. Kirby also said that this new persona would carry over into Bush's campaigning.
Reaction has been mixed, with traditional Bush supporters responding favorably and those on the fence not reacting too well.
"He came over, hugged me, kissed me . . . and well . . . we talked about family values," said Tiffany Martinsburg. "That's when I knew it was OK to show him my hooters."
Moments before Tiffany Shows
the World Her Votes
Others, however, have not taken to the President's new, softer touch. "I think he might be gay," said Elmo Gurtmer of Toledo, Ohio, after having a short and uncomfortable conversation with the President.
Gurtmer's Close Encounter with the President
Republican Gauleiter Ed Gillespie was enthusiastic. "We're at a crossroads in this country and we need a warm Bush and a soft Dick to lead us forward."
Political experts are skeptical. "People want results and people want action," said Mike Roseboom, a political columnist with the Washington Post. "It remains to be seen what kind of action or results we'll get from a warm Bush and a soft Dick. Will America be satisfied? We'll find out in November."
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By Tweed
In the weeks leading up to the Republican convention, President Bush plans to emphasize his warmer side, running positive ads instead of the negative anti-Kerry ads the campaign has been running since January. In so doing, Bush is taking a cue from his running-mate, Vice President Dick Cheney, who in recent weeks, has emphasized his softer side (See LB in 04' July 29 Post "Will a Softer Dick Attract Women").
"We want people to see the George Bush we at the campaign know and love - the guy who just hugs you for no reason, the guy who loves to kiss people - on the cheek, of course - the guy who is just so very nice and warm," said Craig Kirby, a campaign spokesman. Kirby also said that this new persona would carry over into Bush's campaigning.
Reaction has been mixed, with traditional Bush supporters responding favorably and those on the fence not reacting too well.
"He came over, hugged me, kissed me . . . and well . . . we talked about family values," said Tiffany Martinsburg. "That's when I knew it was OK to show him my hooters."
Moments before Tiffany Shows
the World Her Votes
Others, however, have not taken to the President's new, softer touch. "I think he might be gay," said Elmo Gurtmer of Toledo, Ohio, after having a short and uncomfortable conversation with the President.
Gurtmer's Close Encounter with the President
Republican Gauleiter Ed Gillespie was enthusiastic. "We're at a crossroads in this country and we need a warm Bush and a soft Dick to lead us forward."
Political experts are skeptical. "People want results and people want action," said Mike Roseboom, a political columnist with the Washington Post. "It remains to be seen what kind of action or results we'll get from a warm Bush and a soft Dick. Will America be satisfied? We'll find out in November."
