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George H.W. Bush Mad at Sarah Palin?

December 20, 2008 03:07 PM ET | Paul Bedard | Permanent Link | Print

By Paul Bedard, Washington Whispers.

He won't exactly say his feelings are hurt, but Whispers hears that former President George H.W. Bush is a bit miffed that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin hasn't returned his phone calls of congrats for a good effort in the presidential election. Our source ran into the 41st prez recently at a Texas restaurant. When the subject of Palin came up during their chat, Bush told of twice phoning her office but never receiving a call back. The first message was left at McCain HQ after she was picked to be Sen. John McCain's veep; the second with the governor's office after the election was over. He shrugged it off as staff error, but our source says he was clearly perplexed. A Palin aide says the guv didn't get the message, as odd as that sounds. "At this time, we are not aware of any attempts by President Bush to get in touch with the governor, but again, she would be honored to receive a call." So if you are reading, 41, try again.

Tags: George H.W. Bush | John McCain | Sarah Palin

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She's to nutty

There's no way Palin will be the next president. I would hate to see her or any Republican handle the crises we're in now. I can't believe people are so stupid as to think someone who is as ignorant as Sarah Palin could run a country. It's just down right dumb. Please people grow up and get some sense. This fool just barely finished college. My puppy could do a better job than Palin or any other Republican. They don't care about anything but making sure they hold office. They don't care about the issues or the people. If they did care about people we wouldn't be in the mess we're in.

Sarah Not Returning Calls?

I can think of worse things... like our new President giving his first televised interview to our enemies versus to our Country. I see where his priorities are. Gov. Palin knows where the first priority is, and is it our Country.

Move Outta the Way, Sarah's Coming!

I love her too! 2012 can't come soon enough!

Her resume is incredible and her courage to face so many who hate her is admirable.

She'll make a great President. Obama's approval rating is already dropping as he issues the most executive orders of any incoming President in his first week.

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