President Bush's stop in Nebraska will be his ninth

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Published Tuesday | December 4, 2007
President Bush's stop in Nebraska will be his ninth
BY HENRY J. CORDES
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

The words "routine" and "presidential visit" really don't go together.

U.S. chief executives don't just drop into your state every day. And when they do, the drill is still the same: traffic stops, supporters cheer and, aside from a handful of sign-carrying protesters, people are generally welcoming and respectful.


President Bush enjoys a warm reception a year ago at a campaign event in Grand Island for fellow Republican Adrian Smith, who went on to win a seat in U.S. House.


But when it comes to George W. Bush and Nebraska, it's getting tougher to call these get-togethers rare.

When he stops in Omaha on Wednesday for a speech about health care and to attend a Mike Johanns campaign fundraiser, President Bush will be making his ninth visit to Nebraska since moving into the White House.

That's more than double the previous high of any other president.

It's more than double the number of visits his three White House predecessors made, combined.


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