This morning a local reporter (media reports aren't saying who it was, and I didn't get a good look at the guy when Fox News showed him) asked the president about that comment from an April George Will column:
Topinka says Karl Rove urged her to run, hoping to offset in Illinois a probable gubernatorial loss in New York. Would she like President Bush to campaign for her? An aide says not exactly: "We just want him to raise money." Topinka does not demur as the aide adds: "Late at night." Pause. "In an undisclosed location."
Here's Bush's take on those comments, from the Chicago Sun-Times:
"I'm not offended," Bush said. "First of all, am I offended that you read the person's remarks to me? No, I'm not offended at you reading that at all. Nor am I offended at what the person said.
"I think it's going to be a pretty successful fund-raiser. And I -- we --- will hold the House and the Senate. And I've spent a lot of time on the road. I like campaigning. And I'm proud she invited me."
Topinka is outspoken and often speaks before thinking, saying things she in jest that are taken seriously. It's just natural that her staff behaves in a similar fashion, taking cues from her boss.
In short, no big deal.
UPDATE 9:20pm CDT: Lorie Byrd at the new Townhall has an article about Democratic talking points being spread around about other Midwestern politicians running from Bush.
Hat tip Pat at Brainster.
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