Bush getting to know Ohio (personal charm was on display )

[papau]

Bush compared himself to a hot-air salesman, a lawyer, and a talk-show host — and hardly bothered to disguise the fact that audience members were there as political props, not as undecided voters trying to make up their minds or glean information about the candidate.

http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2004/08/06/loc_loc1aprezb.html

Bush getting to know Ohio
By Jim Siegel Enquirer Columbus Bureau


COLUMBUS - President Bush couldn't resist as Phil Derrow finished explaining how his New Albany, Ohio, company sells compressed air to its customers.

"You and I are in the same business," Bush quipped, drawing laughter from supporters packed into the Aladdin Shrine Center. "Is it hot air, by any chance?"

Bush's second trip to Ohio in five days didn't feature thousands of sign-waving supporters, blaring music or a thunderous speech.

Instead, Bush's personal charm was on display Thursday as he stood in the center of more than 2,500 supporters, many of whom are part of his volunteer army. <snip>

[The Wielding Truth]

1. Does Bush take own crowds with him? What makes you think that?