Laura Bush

Laura Bush Fine With McCain Distancing Himself From George: "That's What We Would Expect Any Candidate To Do"

Boston Globe | Foon Rhee | Posted 10.02.2008 | Politics


If John McCain wanted to distance himself from President Bush, Hurricane Gustav ended up putting 1,250 miles of distance between the Republican conven...

Laura On Katrina: Mistakes Were Made

The Swamp | Mark Silva | Posted 10.02.2008 | Politics


ST. PAUL, Minn. - The soon-retiring President Bush, who was supposed to address the start of the Republican National Convention this evening, instead...

Laura Bush: Dems Have To Watch For Sexism Against Palin

Politico | Posted 10.02.2008 | Politics


First lady Laura Bush said today that sexism aimed at Sarah Palin was a very real prospect and suggested Democrats watch what they say about the Alask...

Michelle's Earrings And Cindy's Private Plane

Jane Hamsher | Posted 07.26.2008 | Politics


Jane Hamsher

It suits the standards of the chatterati for a multimillionaire beer heiress with nine homes to assume the role of First Lady, but a self-made, Ivy League educated lawyer? Times haven't changed so much after all.

Michelle Obama On "The View": Touched By Laura Bush

AP | ANN SANNER | Posted 06.26.2008 | Politics


WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama said Wednesday she was "touched" that first lady Laura Bush came to her defense after she was harshly criticized by ...

Are the Candidates' Wives Fair Game?

Paul Peete | Posted 06.21.2008 | Home


Paul Peete

This is going to be a white-hot, bitterly contested election cycle, and even though the McCain campaign has forsworn dirty tactics, the 527s and right wing blogs and rumor mills will rush to attack Michelle Obama. But a word of caution is warranted: "Those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones."

If They IM'd: Laura Bush And Michelle Obama

236.com | 23/6: The News, But Funnier | Posted 06.20.2008 | Politics


She doesn't just smile and wave. She talks, too. In an interview with ABC News (an "exclusive"), Laura Bush gave her thoughts on, as Playboy might put...

Laura Bush Defends Michelle Obama Against Patriotism Attack

The Huffington Post | Posted 06.17.2008 | Politics


Laura Bush also defended Sen. Barack Obama's wife, Michelle, for a controversial remark on the campaign trail in February. "For the first time in my ...

Laura Bush Makes Surprise Trip To Afghanistan

AP | DEB RIECHMANN | Posted 06.16.2008 | Politics


BAMIYAN, Afghanistan — Rallying international aid for Afghanistan, first lady Laura Bush on Sunday showcased projects to better the lives of war...

Jenna: My Mom Was "Momzilla" While Planning My Wedding

US Magazine | Lindsay Powers | Posted 05.31.2008 | Politics


Sure, Jenna Hager was excited about planning her May 10 nuptials to Henry Hager -- but not nearly as much as First Lady Laura Bush. "She did start ca...

Jenna Bush Wedding: A Low Key Affair In Crawford, Texas

Posted 05.18.2008 | Politics


Jenna Bush tied the knot with Henry Hager Saturday at her family's ranch in Texas. From the AP: Jenna Bush couldn't see herself getting married at t...

First Look At Oliver Stone's 'W'

Entertainment Weekly | Benjamin Svetkey | Posted 05.16.2008 | Entertainment


''Where is George Bush's bedroom?'' Oliver Stone is flinging open French doors inside an enormous brick man¬sion in Shreveport, La., inspecting loca...

Laura Bush Discusses Jenna's Wedding During Myanmar Press Conference

Huffington Post | Posted 05.13.2008 | Politics


A White House press conference given by First Lady Laura Bush took a bizarre and insensitive twist when the focus of the conference, the devastation w...

Jenna Bush On Larry King: I "Don't Know" If I'll Vote For A Republican... Laura Bush: I Don't Like The "Pounding" George Gets (VIDEO)

Posted 05.02.2008 | Politics


Laura and Jenna Bush continued their media rounds to promote their new book Wednesday night with a stop on CNN's Larry King. Larry managed to eek out ...

Laura Bush To Guest Host "Today" Show

AP | Posted 04.23.2008 | Media


NEW YORK — First lady Laura Bush will be "guest host" for an hour of NBC's "Today" show next week. The network said she'll host the 9 a.m. EDT ...

Oliver Stone's Bush Movie Depicts Daddy Issues, War Lust And Hard-Partying Youth

ABC News | MARCUS BARAM | Posted 04.09.2008 | Entertainment


It's a classic American story: In the prime of his life, a man who parties too much and lives in the shadow of his esteemed father turns his life arou...

Elizabeth Banks Talks About Playing Laura Bush

Entertainment Weekly | Nicole Sperling | Posted 04.08.2008 | Entertainment


ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How do you research the sitting First Lady? ELIZABETH BANKS: I'm reading -- I have about six books. I have the A&E biography tha...

Oliver Stone Casts Parents Of "W"

Variety | Posted 04.04.2008 | Entertainment


Oliver Stone has cast the parents for his Bush film, which will begin filming next month. In January Stone cast "No Country for Old Men" star Josh Bro...

Bush Hugs The Easter Bunny During The Annual White House Egg Roll

Huffington Post | Posted 04.01.2008 | Politics


Today, President Bush and his wife, Laura, hosted the annual White House Egg Roll, a tradition that goes back to Rutherford B. Hayes' administration i...

Hillary Clinton And Laura Bush: Ready On Day One

Huffington Post | The Media Guys | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


Hillary Clinton, citing her experience in the White House as First Lady, says she would be ready to be president on Day 1. It seems there's another p...

Is America Ready For A First Lady Who Did Not Major In The Dewey Decimal System?

236.com | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


In a profile of Michelle Obama published by the New York Times, the 44-year-old Chicago native and Harvard grad revealed that she only recently finish...

Laura Bush: George More Excited For Super Bowl Than Super Tuesday

Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


On "Access Hollywood" Laura Bush was asked if her husband was a football fan and excited for the Super Bowl this weekend. She explained that he is a f...

Laura Bush To Troops: No Matter What Papers Say, "People Do Appreciate The Gift Of Freedom"

AP Via Editor & Publisher | Posted 03.28.2008 | Media


First lady Laura Bush told hundreds of U.S. troops Thursday that the American people stand by them in the Iraq war and the security situation in the c...

Laura Bush Dons Hijab, Will Opprobrium Follow?

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


Yesterday, while, on tour in the Middle East raising breast cancer awareness (as well as working to "[restore] Washington's image in the region"), FLO...

Jenna Bush Steps Into Spotlight On New Book Tour

Washington Post | Bob Thompson | Posted 03.28.2008 | Media


Jenna Bush wants to clear up this pregnancy nonsense right now. The president's daughter is installed in a meeting room at the Hay-Adams Hotel, a sto...