George W. Bush

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Candidate: George W. Bush Party: Republican Born: July 6, 1946 in New Haven, Connecticut Education: M.B.A. in business administration, Harvard (1975). B.A. in history, Yale (1968). Experience: Managing General Partner, Texas Rangers Baseball team (1989-94). Governor of Texas (1995-present). Adviser and speechwriter for father's presidential campaign (1987-88). Republican nominee for U.S. Representative from Texas' 19th district (1978). Family: Married to Laura Welch Bush (profile); have twin daughters, Barbara and Jenna Military service: Pilot in the Texas Air National Guard (1968-1973) Religion: Methodist Web Site: Georgewbush.com E-Mail: Contact the Bush Campaign Campaign office: Bush for President, Inc. P.O. Box 1902 Austin, TX 78767-1902 Phone: (512)-637-2000

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The Bush Education Agenda
"Seven of 10 fourth-graders in our highest-poverty schools cannot read a simple children's book. Millions are trapped in schools where violence is common and learning is rare."

Republican Party ad
Female narrator: "There's Al Gore, reinventing himself on television again. Like I'm not gonna notice?"

"Surplus"
"Some Washington say it's better to keep the money in Washington. Governor Bush belives we can meet priorities and still give familes back more of what they earn."

"Reformer With Results" (aired 2-08-00)
"As governor, he took on the education establishment and demanded high standards, phonics, and charter schools."

"Promised" (aired 2-08-00)
"John McCain promised a clean compaign, and then attacked Governor Bush with misleading ads."

"A Fresh Start For America" (aired 1-29-00)
"As governer, he signed the two largest tax cuts in Texas history."

"Pictures Of America"
"I believe it's important for America to have confidence in their leadership"

"Respect" (aired 1-12-00)
"Governor Bush will save and strengthen social security... No reduction of benefitis for retirees."

"Successful Leader" (aired 10-26-99)
"He's been hailed as the Republican party's best hope to win the White House."

"Priorities For America" (aired 10-26-99)
"I believe that government should do a few things and do them well"

"Hopeful" (aired 10-26-99)
"I believe most people will expect the best from elected officials."

"Committed To Every Child" (aired 10-26-99)
"As president, I will give state and local school districts more authority and flexibility, and encourage them to measure results for every child."

News Archive: George W. Bush

• November 4, 2000: Bush Tough On Drunken Driving In Texas
• November 4, 2000: Bush Says He's Learned From Mistakes
• November 4, 2000: Bush's Mother: DUI Arrest No Big Deal
• November 3, 2000: Candidates Turn It Up For Final Days
• November 3, 2000: Ross Perot Endorses Bush
• October 29, 2000: Gore, Bush Seek Minority Voters
• October 27, 2000: GOP Leaders Airing Pro-Nader Ads
• October 19, 2000: Bush Outlines Platform In Wisconsin
• October 18, 2000: Final Debate Is Bare-Knuckles
• October 7, 2000: Poll: Voters Trust Bush Over Gore
• October 4, 2000: Bush-Gore Match: Jabs But No Killer Blows
• September 27, 2000: Bush Backer Says She Mailed Pants, Not Tape
• September 23, 2000: Suspect Who Sent Bush Debate Tapes 'Tentatively' Identified
• September 22, 2000: Bush Family Campaigns In Florida
• September 5, 2000: Mic Picks Up Bush Remark About Reporter
• September 5, 2000: Bush Unveils $158 Billion Drug Plan
• August 22, 2000: Bush Promises Military More Money
• August 6, 2000: In The End, GOP Won Message War
• August 4, 2000: Bush: Clinton-Gore Didn't Lead; 'We Will'
• August 3, 2000: Bush Nominated; Cheney Vows 'Change'
• August 3, 2000: Bush's Arrival Has Spanish Accent
• July 31, 2000: Bush Rallies Ohio Voters
• July 26, 2000: Bush: 'You're Looking At The Next VP Of The U.S.'
• July 13, 2000: Bush To Unveil Veteran, Youth Program
• July 11, 2000: Bush Unveils New Initiatives In Detroit
• June 21, 2000: Bush Heckled By Death Penalty Foes
• June 4, 2000: Bush Execution Decision Politically Motivated?
• May 23, 2000: Sierra Club Airs Attacks On Bush
• May 15, 2000: Bush Plan: Invest With Social Security Cash
• May 13, 2000: Bush Condemns Bigotry In Address
• April 23, 2000: Gore, Bush Weigh In On Elian Debate
• April 12, 2000: Firm Sorry It Lobbied Bush On Microsoft
• February 29, 2000: Bush Repeats Regret As 3 States Vote
• February 25, 2000: 'Black Widow' Killer Executed In Texas
• January 27, 2000: Bush, McCain Step Around Abortion
• November 5, 1999: Bush Flunks Foreign Affairs Pop Quiz
• Profile: Settled Down, But Still 'The Bombastic Bushkin'