Bush Rallies Ohio Voters

Governor Lays Out His Ideals

CINCINNATI, Updated 9:41 a.m. EDT July 31, 2000 -- Gov. George W. Bush, touring the Midwest on his way to the Republican National Convention, laid out his political ideas Saturday and Sunday for the Tri-State.

On Saturday, Bush covered everything from his choice in vice-presidential candidate to his plan for building up the military, according to WLWT Eyewitness News 5's Terry Daniels. At Devou Park in Covington, Ky., the presidential candidate first addressed his choice of Dick Cheney for veep.

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"I told the people of America that when making my mind up, first and foremost, I'll pick somebody, who if need be, could be president of the U.S," Bush said. "I found that man in Dick Cheney."

Referring to U.S. involvement in world peace, Bush identified a need for more military. "The fact is, morale in the U.S. military is dangerously low and I understand that in order to keep peace in the world, we must rebuild the military of the United States of America," Bush said.

Bush also talked about reforming education based on knowledge, rather than a child's age, According to Daniels.

After Bush's Devou Park speech, many Cincinnatians were impressed. "He's so much more dynamic than I anticipated him being," Chuck Heilman, Bush supporter, said. "The national media doesn't give him justice for the charisma he has. His wife seemed very nice. They seem to have a good time and enjoy being here."

Daniels also reports that there was some dissention in the crowd at Devou. Some who did not support Bush's campaign held up signs of protest.

Bush At Blue Ash
Bush also stopped by the Blue Ash Sports Park where according to WLWLT Eyewitness News 5's Tony Gnau, the governor reiterated much of what he had told those in Covington. But he did make a point to address his position in Ohio.

"Now we hear in Ohio, the last two elections, we haven't done so well," Bush Said. "But that's going to change in November. We're going to carry the state of Ohio."

Gnau reports that of the nearly $3 million raised in Ohio for the Bush presidential campaign, almost a third of that money was raised specifically in Cincinnati. Also, Gnau points out, no president has ever won the race without winning the state of Ohio.

Previous Stories:

• July 29, 2000: Bush Visits Tri-State
• July 28, 2000: Weekend Fit For A Presidential Candidate
• July 26, 2000: Cheney Won't Join Bush In Tri-State
• July 18, 2000: Bush Campaign To Visit Tri-State
• July 11, 2000: Ohio Congressman To Run With Bush?
• April 7, 2000: Ohioans Could Be VPs for Bush
• March 8, 2000: Gore, Bush Take Ohio
• March 1, 2000: Bush Preaches To The Choir
• February 29, 2000: Bush Tops McCain In Ohio Poll
• February 28, 2000: Bush Appearance A Tough Ticket
• February 28, 2000: Bush Responds To Catholic Criticism
• February 28, 2000: Bush To Visit Cincinnati
• February 24, 2000: Bush Campaign Misquotes Voinovich
• February 20, 2000: Bush Defeats McCain In S.C. Primary

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