• Carly Fiorina,  Nancy Reagan

    CA-Sen: The Obligatory Nancy Reagan and Carly Fiorina Photo and Endorsement

    California GOP Governor nominee Meg Whitman, former First Lady Nancy Reagan and Republican U.S. Senate nominee Carly Fiorina

    Photo Credit: Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library

    And, the endorsement (from the press release):

    U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today announced having earned the endorsement of former First Lady Nancy Reagan.

    “I enjoyed meeting and talking with Carly Fiorina yesterday. I believe she knows what needs to be done to move our country forward, and I am pleased to provide an endorsement for her campaign for U.S. Senate,” said Reagan.

    Besides her career in Hollywood, Reagan is also known for her work with Vietnam veterans and senior citizens. As First Lady of California, Reagan was particularly involved in the Foster Grandparent Program, an effort she continued to promote as First Lady of the United States. Reagan was also a leading champion of the “just say no” campaign against drug use.

    “I am honored and humbled to have earned the endorsement of Mrs. Reagan, whom I greatly admire and respect,” said Fiorina. “She and I share the same core values, and I am thankful to have her confidence and support behind my campaign for U.S. Senate.”

    Fiorina and Reagan met yesterday morning in Los Angeles.

  • Barack Obama,  Elton Gallegly,  Nancy Reagan,  Ronald Reagan

    Video: Nancy Reagan to President Obama at U. S. Representative Elton Gallegly Bill Signing – “Oh, You’re a LEFTY”

    President Barack Obama, seated, joined by former first lady Nancy Reagan, left, and others, signs the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act during a ceremony in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, June 2, 2009. From left are, Nancy Reagan, Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, R-Calif., the president, Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., Rep. Elton Gallegly, R-Calif., and Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill.

    This is hilarious and oh so TRUE.

    President Obama is a LEFTY.


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  • Barack Obama,  Elton Gallegly,  Nancy Reagan,  Ronald Reagan

    President Obama Signs U.S. Representative Elton Gallegly’s Bill Honoring President Ronald Reagan

    Obama Reagan

    President Barack Obama, seated, joined by former first lady Nancy Reagan, left, and others, signs the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act during a ceremony in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, June 2, 2009. From left are, Nancy Reagan, Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, R-Calif., the president, Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., Rep. Elton Gallegly, R-Calif., and Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill.

    From the Press Release:

    In a White House ceremony attended by former first lady Nancy Reagan and U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties), President Obama today signed Gallegly’s bill to honor President Ronald Reagan on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

    The Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act creates an 11-member commission that will plan and carry out activities deemed fitting to honor Ronald Reagan on his 100th birthday, which falls on Feb. 6, 2011.

    The commission will make recommendations and provide necessary assistance for federal, state and local governmental agencies and civic groups to honor President Reagan’s 100th birthday. Such activities could include special stamps or coins. In addition, the commission will recommend to Congress activities to honor President Reagan’s 100th birthday, including the possible convening of a Joint Session of Congress.

    No federal money can be spent on the commission or its activities.

    “Having Mrs. Reagan at the bill signing gave it special significance,” Gallegly said. “She was President Reagan’s staunchest supporter before, during and after his presidency. I appreciate that President Obama scheduled the ceremony so that she could attend.”

    Mrs. Reagan will also attend the unveiling of President Reagan’s statue in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday.

    Gallegly’s bill attracted wide bipartisan support. The Senate passed the bill by unanimous consent on May 20 and the House passed it on a 371-19 vote on March 9.

    Obama and Nancy Reagan walking

    From left to right, Mrs. Reagan, President Obama, Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), Elton, U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN) and Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL).

    Obama Kisses Nancy Reagan

    President Barack Obama kisses former First Lady Nancy Reagan after signing the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act June 2, 2009

    What a nice gesture by President Obama to honor President Ronald Reagan and have a White House bill signing ceremony for Nancy.

    And, thanks to Flap’s Congressman Elton Gallegly for sponsoring the bill in the House.

    Now, this is bipartisanship and makes me proud, especially since the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum is just a few miles from where I live.
    Obama and Nancy Reagan closeup


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  • Barack Obama,  Nancy Reagan

    Barack Obama Debut – Apologizes to Nancy Reagan

    President-Elect Barack Obama is NOT getting off to a good start as he is forced to apologize to Nancy Reagan about a quip he made about seances.

    Flap thought it was Hillary Clinton that had those?

    Didn’t President Ronald Reagan’s widow consult an astrologer after he was shot?

    Anyway it is not good form to insult a former First Lady of the United States with a cheap shot laugh that was too clever by half.

    Flap thinks it is going to be a rocky ride…….


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