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The Travels of President George W. Bush -- October 2004
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1
Allentown, PA
Manchester, NH
bus tour...
Columbus, OH
Mansfield, OH
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
(Washington, DC)
3
       4
Des Moines, IA
Clive, IA
5
(Washington, DC)
6
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Farmington Hills, MI
(Washington, DC)
 7
Wausau, WI
(St. Louis, MO)
 8
St. Louis, MO
(St. Louis, MO)
9
St. Louis, MO
Waterloo, IA
Chanhassen, MN
(Crawford, TX)
10
(Crawford, TX)
11
Hobbs, NM
Denver, CO
Morrison, CO
(Denver, CO)
12
Colorado Springs, CO
Paradise Valley, AZ
(Phoenix, AZ)
13
Tempe, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
(Phoenix, AZ)
14
Las Vegas, NV
Reno, NV
Central Point, OR
(Jacksonville, OR)
15
Cedar Rapids, IA
Oshkosh, WI
(Washington, DC)
16 
bus tour...
Sunrise, FL
West Palm Beach, FL
Daytona Beach, FL
(Washington, DC)
17
(Washington, DC)
18
Marlton, NJ
Boca Raton, FL
(St. Pete Beach, FL)
19
bus tour...
St. Petersburg, FL
New Port Richey, FL
The Villages, FL
(Washington, DC)
 
20
Mason City, IA
Rochester, MN
Eau Claire, WI
(Washington, DC)
21
Downingtown, PA
Hershey, PA
(Washington, DC)
22
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Canton, OH
St. Petersburg, FL
(St. Pete Beach, FL)
23
Fort Myers, FL
Lakeland, FL
Melbourne, FL
Jacksonville, FL
(Crawford, TX)
24
Alamagordo, NM
(Crawford, TX)
25
Greeley, CO
Council Bluffs, IA
Davenport, IA
(La Crosse, WI)
 
26
bus tour...
Onalaska, WI
Richland Center, WI
Cuba City, WI
Dubuque, IA
(Washington, DC)
27
Lancaster, PA
Vienna, OH
Findlay, OH
Pontiac, MI
(Detroit, MI)
28
Saginaw, MI
Dayton, OH
Westlake, OH
Yardley, PA
(Washington, DC)
 
29
Manchester, NH
Portsmouth, NH
Toledo, OH
Columbus, OH
(Columbus, OH)
 
30
Grand Rapids, MI
Ashwaubenon, WI
Minneapolis, MN
Orlando, FL
 
31
Miami, FL
Tampa, FL
Gainesville, FL
Cincinnati, OH
(Cincinnati, OH)
November   1
Wilmington, OH
Burgettstown, PA
Milwaukee, WI
Des Moines, IA
Sioux City, IA
Albuquerque, NM
Dallas, TX
(Crawford, TX)
2
Crawford, TX
Columbus, OH
Washington, DC
November >>
Note: This calendar is based on publicly available information from the campaign, the RNC, the White House, and news accounts.  The calendar above shows scheduled stops.  The listing below includes impromptu stops and other details, again based on publicly available information.   See Rationale, Methodology and Limitations.

Details

Fri. October 1, 2004
Air Force One to Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown, PA.
-GWB participates in a Victory 2004 rally, with Sen. John McCain, at Lehigh Parkway in Allentown, PA.
-GWB participates in a Victory 2004 rally, with Sen. John McCain, at McIntyre Ski Area in Manchester, NH.

Sat. October 2, 2004   ...27th trip to Ohio as president
President Bush does a bus tour in Ohio.
-GWB remarks to National Association of Home Builders Board of Directors meeting at Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH.
-GWB holds a "Focus on Ownership" at Renaissance Theater in Mansfield (Richland County), OH.
-GWB participates in a rally and receives the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police at Cuyahoga Falls Civic Center in Cuyahoga Falls (Akron suburb), OH.
Overnights in Washington, DC.

Sun. October 3, 2004

Mon. October 4, 2004 ...17th presidential trip to IA
Air Force One to Des Moines.
-GWB signs the Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004 at South Suburban YMCA in Des Moines, IA.
-GWB participates in a "Ask President Bush" event at 7 Flags Event Center in Clive, IA.

Tues. October 5, 2004  (LB in WI, NV)
Washington, DC -- no events scheduled (watches the Vice Presidential debate in the Residence)

Wed. October 6, 2004  (LB in CA)
Air Force One to Wilkes-Barre.
-GWB discusses the war on terrorism and the economy at Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
(This event had been scheduled as a "Focus on medical liability.  However, following Bush's less than stellar performance in the first debate the White House chose instead to do revamped speech with sharper rhetoric.  McClellan: "The President will give a significant speech on our nation's two highest priorities: the war on terrorism and the economy. The President will talk about the clear choices and real differences facing the American people on these big issues.")
-GWB at a Victory 2004 rally at Oakland Community College-Orchard Ridge Campus in Farmington Hills, MI.
Overnights in Washington, DC.

Thurs. October 7, 2004  (LB in IA, PA)
Starts the day in Washington, DC.
-GWB speaks at a Victory 2004 rally at Marathon Park in Wausau, WI.
Overnights in St. Louis, MO.

Fri. October 8, 2004
Walks through at the debate site; spends the rest of the day at the estate of businessman Stephen Brauer outside St. Louis, MO.
-GWB accompanied by LB participates in a town hall meeting presidential debate in the Field House at Washington University in St. Louis, MO.
-Post-debate rally at the Greenfelder Recreation Complex, St. Louis, MO.
Overnights in St. Louis, MO.

Sat. October 9, 2004
-GWB and LB at Missourians for Matt Blunt and the Missouri Republican Party Breakfast at America's Center Convention Center in St. Louis, MO.  ($)
-GWB and LB at a Victory 2004 rally at Riverfront Stadium in Waterloo, IA.
-GWB and LB at a Victory 2004 rally at Center City Park in Chanhassen (a Minneapolis suburb), MN.
Overnights in Crawford, TX.

Sun. October 10, 2004
no events scheduled--overnight in Crawford, TX.

Mon. October 11, 2004   (LB resting)
-GWB holds a Victory 2004 rally at Lea County Event Center in Hobbs, NM.
-GWB attends a Coors for Senate luncheon at the Wings Over the Rockies Museum at the former Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, CO.  ($)
-GWB holds a Victory 2004 rally with Gen. Tommy Franks at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO.
Overnights in Denver, CO.

Tues. October 12, 2004  (LB in NM)
-GWB addresses a Victory 2004 rally at Colorado Springs World Arena in Colorado Springs, CO.
-GWB addresses a Victory 2004 luncheon at the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley, AZ.  (raises $2.5 million)
Overnights in Phoenix, AZ.

Wed. October 13, 2004
-GWB accompanied by LB participates in the third and final presidential debate at Arizona State University's Gammage Auditorium in Tempe, AZ.
-Post-debate rally at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix, AZ.
Overnights in Phoenix, AZ.

Thurs. October 14, 2004 accompanied by Sen. John McCain throughout the day.
Flight to Las Vegas, NV.
-GWB campaigns with with Republican governors at Victory 2004 rally launching the "Leadership Matters" tour at University of Nevada at Las Vegas' Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV.  (LB other NV events)
-GWB addresses a Victory 2004 rally at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno, NV.  (LB other NV events)
-GWB and LB rally at Jackson County Fairgrounds in Central Point, OR.
Overnights at Jacksonville Inn in Jacksonville, OR.

Fri. October 15, 2004
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally at U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, IA.
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally at Experimental Aircraft Association Building in Oshkosh, WI.
Overnights in Washington, DC.

Sat. October 16, 2004
Air Force One Andrews to Fort Lauderdale, FL.
President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush with brother Gov. Jeb Bush do a bus tour up the Southeast Coast of Florida.
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally at Office Depot Center in Sunrise (Broward County), FL.
Unannounced stop at Wings Plus restaurant in Coral Springs, FL.
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally at South Florida Fairgrounds' Sound Advice Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, FL.
Flight to Daytona Beach, FL.
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally at Daytona International Speedway Root Property in Daytona Beach, FL.
Overnights in Washington, DC.

Sun. October 17, 2004
Washington, DC -- no events scheduled (church, bike ride).

Mon. October 18, 2004  (LB in DC, NJ)
Starts the day in Washington, DC including signing the Homeland Security Department Appropriations Act for 2005 and making remarks to the 2004 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams.
-GWB makes remarks (billed as a major speech) at a rally at Evesham Recreation Center in Marlton, NJ.
-GWB attends a Victory 2004 dinner at the home of developer Ned Siegel in the Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton, FL.  (raises $2.2 million).  (Laura Bush in NJ)
Overnights at the Don CeSar Beach Resort and Spa in St. Pete Beach, FL.

Tues. October 19, 2004 (LB in NY, PA)
President Bush does West Central Florida bus tour.
-GWB makes remarks at a Victory 2004 rally at Progress Energy Park (a minor league baseball field) in St. Petersburg, FL.
Unannounced brief stop "near the park west of the Safety Harbor Spa" on Main Street and then greets customers in Enver's Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor, FL.
-GWB rally at Sims Park in New Port Richey, FL.
-GWB rally at The Villages (Sumter County), FL.
Overnights in Washington, DC.

Wed. October 20, 2004
-GWB speaks at a Victory 2004 rally at North Iowa Fairgrounds in Mason City, IA
-GWB participates in a "Focus on the Economy with President Bush" event at Rochester Aviation hanger in Rochester, MN.
-GWB participates in a "Focus Event with President Bush" at J&D Manufacturing in Eu Claire (Altoona), WI.
Overnights in Washington, DC.

Thurs. October 21, 2004  (LB in NH)
Starts the day in Washington, DC including signing S.2634, the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act.
-GWB speaks about medical liability reform and health care at the United Sports Training Center in Downingtown, PA.
GWB meets with his Eminence Justin Cardinal Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church Rectory in Downingtown, PA.
-GWB holds a Victory 2004 rally at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA.
Overnights in Washington, DC.

Fri. October 22, 2004
-GWB speaks at a Victory 2004 rally at Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, PA.  (LB in WI)   ...41st visit to state
-GWB, with LB, discusses medical liability reform and health care at the Palace Theatre in Canton, OH.
-GWB and LB attend a Victory 2004 fundraiser at the home of investor Jim MacDougald in St. Petersburg (Snell Isle), FL.  (raises $1.3 million)
Overnights in St. Pete Beach, FL.

Sat. October 23, 2004  ...Florida travel by Marine One
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally at the City of Palms Park (training camp for the Boston Red Sox) in Fort Myers, FL.
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally at Ty Cobb Field (adjacent to Joker Marchant Stadium, the Detroit Tigers training camp) in Lakeland, FL.
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally at the Space Coast Stadium (home of the minor league Brevard County Manatees) in Melbourne, FL.
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally at Alltel Stadium (home of the NFL Jaguars) in Jacksonville, FL.
Overnights in Crawford, TX.

Sun. October 24, 2004
-GWB and LB hold a rally at Alamogordo High School in Alamagordo, NM. ...sixth campaign visit to NM
Overnights in Crawford, TX.

Mon. October 25, 2004
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally with former Mayor Rudy Giuliani at the Island Grove Regional Park Events Center in Greeley, CO.
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally with former Mayor Rudy Giuliani at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, IA.
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally with former Mayor Rudy Giuliani at the River Center in Davenport, IA.
Overnights in La Crosse, WI.

Tues. October 26, 2004
President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush do a Bush-Cheney '04 bus tour in Southwestern Wisconsin.
-GWB and LB rally at the Onalaska Omni Center in Onalaska (just North of La Crosse), WI.
Unannounced stop at the Sylvan-T Farms (John and Connie Turgasen) in Richland County, WI.
-GWB and LB hold a "Focus on the Economy with President Bush" at Richland Center High School gym in Richland Center, WI.
-GWB and LB a Victory 2004 rally at Cuba City High School in Cuba City, WI.
-GWB and LB a Victory 2004 rally at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, IA.
Returns to Washington, DC.

Wed. October 27, 2004
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally with Sen. Zell Miller (D-GA) at the Lancaster Airport, Lancaster (Lititz), PA.
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally with Sen. Zell Miller (D-GA) atYoungstown Warren Regional Airport in Vienna, OH.
-GWB and LB hold a rally with Sen. Zell Miller (D-GA) at Hancock County Fairgrounds in Findlay, OH.
-GWB and LB hold a rally with Sen. Zell Miller (D-GA) at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, MI.
Overnights in Rochester (suburban Detroit), MI.

Thurs. October 28, 2004(Laura Bush campaigning in Florida)
-GWB holds a Victory 2004 rally at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw, MI.
-GWB holds a Victory 2004 rally at the Hara Complex in Dayton, OH.
-GWB holds a Victory 2004 rally at Westlake Recreation Center in Westlake, OH.
-GWB holds a Victory 2004 rally at Broadmeadows Farm in Yardley (Bucks County), PA.
Returns to Washington, DC.

Fri. October 29, 2004
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally at Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, NH.
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally at Pease International Tradeport in Portsmouth, NH.
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally at Seagate Convention Centre in Toledo, OH.
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally with Calif. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH.
Overnights in Columbus, OH.

Sat. October 30, 2004
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally at the DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI.
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally at the Brown County Veterans Memorial Stadium in Ashwaubenon, WI.
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally with Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Tice at at the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN.
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally at Tinker Field in Orlando, FL.

Sun. October 31, 2004
GWB and LB attend services at The Church of the Epiphany in Miami, FL.
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally at the Coconut Grove Expo Center in Miami, FL.
-GWB (???and LB) holds a Victory 2004 rally at Legends Field in Tampa, FL.
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally at the University Air Field in Gainesville, FL.
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally at the Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, OH.
Overnights in Cincinnati, OH.
 

N O V E M B E R
Mon. November 1, 2004  (seven stops, six states)
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally with pitcher Kurt Schilling at the ABX Air Hanger in Wilmington (Clinton County), OH.  (LB then splits off for two solo rallies).
-GWB holds a Victory 2004 rally with pitcher Kurt Schilling at the Post-Gazette Pavilion in Burgettstown (Washington County), PA.
-GWB holds a Victory 2004 rally at the U.S. Cellular Arena in Milwaukee, WI.   (13th visit since beginning of March)
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, IA.
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, IA.
-GWB and LB hold a Victory 2004 rally at the Journal Pavilion in Albuquerque, NM.
-GWB and LB hold a late night Victory 2004 rally at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX.
Overnights at the ranch in Crawford, TX.

Tues. November 2, 2004
-GWB and LB vote at the fire station in Crawford, TX.
-GWB and LB makes a quick visit to thank volunteers and encourage get-out-the-vote at campaign headquarters in Columbus (German Village neighborhood), OH.
-Washington, DC.
 

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