birdie writes “You’re probably not on “Laura’s List”.
It’s a new book by the first lady, which lists the 57 titles for children and adults that was previously published for free on this White House site; now it’s been expanded and can be had the price of $14.95. More from the Dallas Morning News.”
“really wanted Laura”
“At a Friday fund-raiser for one embattled Republican lawmaker, freshman Rep. Geoff Davis of Kentucky, Mr. Bush even joked about his shrinking political range: Mr. Davis “really wanted Laura” to appear, Mr. Bush said, to laughter from a roomful of northern Kentucky donors. “He said, ‘You stay at home, Mr. President. Yes, next time.’ Unfortunately, she was tied up.”
–Backing Away From Bush
Wall Street Journal
Some Republican Candidates Avoid
Ties With Unpopular President
By JOHN D. MCKINNON
May 23, 2006; Page A4