Bush offers tepid endorsement of Romney

Associated Press

Published: Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:06 p.m. MDT

Former President George W. Bush, with Laura Bush, is presented with a collection of writings by former Czech President Vaclav Havel by Martin Palous on Tuesday.

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Summary

Former president, George W. Bush, offered a four-word endorsement of Romney as the doors of his elevator were closing after a speech Tuesday in Washington.

WASHINGTON — George W. Bush is backing presumptive Republican White House nominee Mitt Romney.

The former president offered a four-word endorsement of Romney as the doors of his elevator were closing after a speech Tuesday in Washington.

Bush said: "I'm for Mitt Romney."

ABC News caught Bush after the speech, prompting his unscripted — but not surprising — endorsement.

Bush's parents, former President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush, endorsed Romney in March during an appearance in Texas. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush also publicly backed Romney.

Romney's campaign issued a brief statement welcoming the support.

Since leaving office in January 2009, George W. Bush has tried to avoid politics.

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Mountanman

Hayden, ID

The real question is will Jimmy Carter endorse Obama? One would think so because they are so very much alike as has been the disastrous results of their “leadership”!

9:50 p.m. May 15, 2012
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JWB

Kaysville, UT

President George W. Bush served his country and pulled us through a rough time because he had a good Cabinet, advisors, a father who had gone through a similar situation. President Bush unified the country for a time through his leadership. He made More..

8:09 a.m. May 16, 2012
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mohokat

Ogden, UT

bush avoids politics. I wish Obama would follow his lead.

No veteran ever fought for socialism!

5:52 a.m. May 16, 2012
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