Eastsiders Cheer Laura Bush
The Victory 2004 campaign came to Metro Detroit on August 9, 2004, as Laura Bush made a campaign stop in Royal Oak to honor local Republican candidates.
Among those present were Eastside candidates Cynthia Cassell, running for U.S. Congress 13th District, and Cheryl Costantino, candidate for Wayne County Commission District 1.
A number of other attendees were guests of Cassell and the Republican Women's Club of Grosse Pointe. Several were quick to praise the First Lady and her remarks during their interview by Ken Marten, an inquiring reporter for the Royal Oak Mirror.
To audience cheers of “Four more years!” Mrs. Bush declared, “Thanks to President Bush's leadership, America is moving forward. And with your support, he will make our country safer, our economy stronger, and our future better for every citizen for the next four years.”
In her remarks, Mrs. Bush recounted the significant accomplishments of the Bush administration, including education reforms and tax relief.
She said, “The President's tax relief plan is leaving more money in the hands of millions of families across America. Families with children received tax relief. People who are married received tax relief, and small business owners received tax relief.”
“More than 3.6 million people right here in Michigan are paying less in taxes thanks to President Bush,” she said. >>Read the full text.
