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On Sunday, February 15, 2004, President George Bush went to the birthplace of speed to take part in the Daytona 500. ... ” This “pit stop” is considered the starting point of President Bush’s re-election campaign. ...
In the Tallahassee Democrat’s article, “Bush makes political pit stop at Daytona 500,” accessed through my own personal copy on February 16, 2004, appears on the inside of the first section of the newspaper. On the front page of the newspaper, a color picture of President Bush wearing a racing jacket while shaking hands with some of the NASCAR drivers is shown. On the inside, a black and white photo of Air Force One taking off while flying over the Daytona International Speedway is also featured. ... Lindlaw also says that the phrase, “NASCAR Dads” has become political shorthand for voters who do like Bush but could be persuaded to vote Democrat if the issues and candidates were right. This article also pointed out the interview Bush had with a NASCAR reporter and how he mentioned that he flew fighter planes during his service with the National Guard, defending the accusations during the previous week.
This article mentions how President Bush’s visit to the Daytona 500 was better received than Bill Clinton’s at the Southern 500 in Darlington, South Carolina during the 1992 campaign. ...
The Gainesville Sun’s article, “Bush opens Daytona 500, courts coveted voters,” accessed through gainesvillesun. ... There is an added paragraph that implies that President Bush sought to maximize his exposure to racing fans during his visit. ... ”
The San Francisco Chronicle’s article, “Bush courts crowd at Daytona 500: President gets warm reception, starts race,” accessed through sfgate. ... One thing that stood out when I read this article was the statement the White House supposedly made: “Bush’s overnight trip is not political – meaning that taxpayers, not Bush’s re-election campaign – will pick up the tab. ... All quotes are focused on the economy and Bush’s bid for re-election. ... ” It also notes that the Republican Party has mostly held on to them over the past two decades, but Democrats believe that because of the job losses during Bush’s term, “NASCAR dads” offer an opening to prevent Bush from re-election. ... ”
This article notes that Brian France, NASCAR’s new chairman and chief executive, has contributed the maximum of $2,000 to Bush’s campaign.
Approximate Word count = 1920
Approximate Pages = 7.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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