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Fox: Bush might not speak at RNC on Monday (video)
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Fox: Bush might not speak at RNC on Monday (video)
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Fox News reported today that the White House is indicating that President Bush might not speak at the Republican National Convention on Monday because of tro...

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Think Progress:  Fox: Bush might not speak at RNC on Monday because of Gustav.

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Fox: Bush might not speak at RNC on Monday because of Gustav.
Think Progress — President Bush is scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention on Monday, but with Tropical Storm Gustav expected to hit Gulf coast, the White House is beginning to hint that President Bush might not speak that day. Fox News’ Bret Baier reports today that there “are conversations underway” at the White House about whether Bush “will in fact speak on Monday.” Watch it:

Bush to skip RNC?
Political Animal — BUSH TO SKIP RNC?.... Under the circumstances, John McCain would probably be thrilled if George W. Bush didn't show up at the Republican National Convention. For that matter, Bush would probably be thrilled if he got a second chance to respond to a hurricane hitting the Gulf Coast, without screwing it up this time. They might both get their wish. The president is, of course, scheduled to speak on Monday (Labor Day) at the convention, right around the time Tropical Storm Gustav, which is expected to become a hurricane, hits the Gulf Coast. Fox News' Bret Baier reported this morning ...

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