Sat. October 2, 2004 ...27th trip to Ohio as president
President Bush bus tour in Ohio.
-President Bush remarks to National Association of Home Builders Board of Directors meeting at Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH.
-President Bush holds a "Focus on Ownership" at Renaissance Theater in Mansfield (Richland County), OH.
-President Bush 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.
-President Bush signs the Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004 at South Suburban YMCA in Des Moines, IA.
-President Bush participates in a "Ask President Bush" event at  7 Flags Event Center in Clive, IA.

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

Wed. October 6, 2004
Air Force One to Wilkes-Barre.
-President Bush 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.")
-President Bush at a Victory 2004 rally at Oakland Community College-Orchard Ridge Campus in Farmington Hills, MI.
Overnights in Washington, DC.

Thurs. October 7, 2004
Starts the day in Washington, DC.
-President Bush 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.
-Participates in a town hall meeting presidential debate in the Field Houseat 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
-President and Mrs. Bush at Missourians for Matt Blunt and the Missouri Republican Party Breakfast at America's Center Convention Center in St. Louis, MO.  ($)
-President and Mrs. Bush at a Victory 2004 rally at Riverfront Stadium in Waterloo, IA.
-President and Mrs. Bush at a Victory 2004 rally at Center City Park in Chanhassen (a Minneapolis suburb), MN.
Overnight in Crawford, TX.

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

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

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

Wed. October 13, 2004
-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.
Overnight in Phoenix, AZ.

Thurs. October 14, 2004  accompanied by Sen. John McCain throughout the day.
Flight to Las Vegas, NV.
-President Bush 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.  (Laura Bush does AARP event)
-President Bush addresses Victory 2004 rally at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno, NV.  (Laura Bush does AARP event)
-President and Mrs. Bush rally at Jackson County Fairgrounds in Central Point, OR.
Overnight at Jacksonville Inn in Jacksonville, OR.

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

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

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

Mon. October 18, 2004
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.
-President Bush makes remarks (billed as a major speech) at a Bush-Cheney '04 rally at Evesham Recreation Center in Marlton, NJ.
-President Bush 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).
Overnights at the Don CeSar Beach Resort and Spa in St. Pete Beach, FL.

Tues. October 19, 2004
President Bush does a West Central Florida bus tour.
-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.
-Rally at Sims Park in New Port Richey, FL.
-Rally at The Villages (Sumter County), FL.
Overnights in Washington, DC.

Wed. October 20, 2004   (Laura Bush campaigns elsewhere)
-President Bush speaks at a Victory 2004 rally at North Iowa Fairgrounds in Mason City, IA
-President Bush participates in a "Focus on the Economy with President Bush" event at Rochester Aviation hanger in Rochester, MN.
-President Bush 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   (Laura Bush campaigns in NH).
Starts the day in Washington, DC including signing S.2634, the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act.
-President Bush speaks about medical liability reform and health care at the United Sports Training Center in Downingtown, PA.
-President Bush meets with his Eminence Justin Cardinal Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church Rectory in Downingtown, PA.
-President Bush holds a Victory 2004 rally at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA.
Overnights in Washington, DC.

Fri. October 22, 2004
-President Bush speaks at a Victory 2004 rally at Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, PA.  (Laura Bush in WI).  (41st visit to state)
-President Bush, with Mrs. Bush and their two daughters, discusses medical liability reform and health care at the Palace Theatre in Canton, OH.
-President and Mrs. Bush 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
-President and Mrs. Bush hold a Victory 2004 rally at the City of Palms Park (training camp for the Boston Red Sox) in Fort Myers, FL.
-President and Mrs. Bush hold a Victory 2004 rally at Ty Cobb Field (adjacent to Joker Marchant Stadium, the Detroit Tigers training camp) in Lakeland, FL.
-President and Mrs. Bush hold a Victory 2004 rally at the Space Coast Stadium (home of the minor league Brevard County Manatees) in Melbourne, FL.
-President and Mrs. Bush hold a Victory 2004 rally at Alltel Stadium (home of the NFL Jaguars) in Jacksonville, FL.
Overnights in Crawford, TX.

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

Mon. October 25, 2004
-President and Mrs. Bush hold a Victory 2004 rally with former Mayor Rudy Giuliani at the Island Grove Regional Park Events Center in Greeley, CO.
-President and Mrs. Bush hold a Victory 2004 rally with former Mayor Rudy Giuliani at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, IA.
-President and Mrs. Bush 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.
-Speaks at a 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.
-Holds a "Focus on the Economy with President Bush" at Richland Center High School gym in Richland Center, WI.
-Speaks at a Victory 2004 rally at Cuba City High School in Cuba City, WI.
-Speaks at a Victory 2004 rally at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, IA.
Returns to Washington, DC.

Wed. October 27, 2004
-President and Mrs. Bush hold a Victory 2004 rally with Sen. Zell Miller (D-GA) at the Lancaster Airport, Lancaster (Lititz), PA.
-President and Mrs. Bush hold a Victory 2004 rally with Sen. Zell Miller (D-GA) atYoungstown Warren Regional Airport in Vienna, OH.
-President and Mrs. Bush hold a rally with Sen. Zell Miller (D-GA) at Hancock County Fairgrounds in Findlay, OH.
-President and Mrs. Bush 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)
-President Bush holds a Victory 2004 rally at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw, MI.
-President Bush holds a Victory 2004 rally at the Hara Complex in Dayton, OH.
-President Bush holds a Victory 2004 rally at Westlake Recreation Center in Westlake, OH.
-President Bush holds a Victory 2004 rally at Broadmeadows Farm in Yardley (Bucks County), PA.
Returns to Washington, DC.

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

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

Sun. October 31, 2004
President and Mrs. Bush attend services at The Church of the Epiphany in Miami, FL.
-President and Mrs. Bush hold a Victory 2004 rally at the Coconut Grove Expo Center in Miami, FL.
-President Bush (???and Mrs. Bush) holds a Victory 2004 rally at Legends Field in Tampa, FL.
-President and Mrs. Bush hold a Victory 2004 rally at the University Air Field in Gainesville, FL.
-President and Mrs. Bush 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)
-President and Mrs. Bush hold a Victory 2004 rally with pitcher Kurt Schilling at the ABX Air Hanger in Wilmington (Clinton County), OH.  (Laura Bush then split off for a couple of solo rallies).
-President Bush holds a Victory 2004 rally with pitcher Kurt Schilling at the Post-Gazette Pavilion in Burgettstown (Washington County), PA.
-President Bush holds a Victory 2004 rally at the U.S. Cellular Arena in Milwaukee, WI.  (13th visit since beginning of March)
-President and Mrs. Bush hold a Victory 2004 rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, IA.
-President and Mrs. Bush hold a Victory 2004 rally at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, IA.
-President and Mrs. Bush hold a Victory 2004 rally at the Journal Pavilion in Albuquerque, NM.
-President and Mrs. Bush 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
-President and Mrs. Bush vote at the fire station in Crawford, TX.
-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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