Alleghany County Republicans - Charlotte Town Meeting

GEORGE W. BUSH RALLY Several members of the Alleghany County Republican Party attended a rally and Town Meeting presided by President George W. Bush at the Merchandise Mart in Charlotte, NC on September 17, 2004. The President outlined the accomplishments of his administration and his future plans when re-elected on November 2^nd. Several other dignitaries participated in the event including Senator Elizabeth Dole and Congressman Richard Burr. The audience cheered the President time and time again during his presentation. Those attending from Alleghany County included Bev and Joe Jones, Sophie and Rudy Lehle, Elizabeth Perot, and Richard Carter. Jack and Pat Moncrief from Ashe County were also part of the entourage.
Sitting in the front row on the right is Sophie Lehle who shook hands with the President when he entered the stage.
The bleachers behind the stage were exclusively for women who had signs that said “ Women for Bush.”
Senator Elizabeth Dole with the microphone in hand introducing President George W. Bush. The President is facing the “Women for Bush” supporters.
President George W. Bush shaking hands with rally attendees. He made a special effort to shake as many hands as possible.
Senator Patrick Ballantine, Republican candidate for governor, stressed the need for fiscal responsibility in state government. He urged the crowd to not only vote for him but also to help re-elect President G.W. Bush
Congressman Richard Burr gave a resounding speech in support of President Bush. Then he spoke about the reasons to elect the "3 - B's" (Bush, Ballantine, and Burr).

GEORGE W. BUSH RALLY

Contact: Alleghany County Republican Party P.O. Box 652 Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-2012 Chairperson@alleghanygop.org

Contact:
Alleghany County Republican Party
P.O. Box 652
Sparta, NC 28675
336-372-2012
Chairperson@alleghanygop.org