George W. Bush's uncle was in Jefferson City to celebrate his nephew's victory

March 7, 2000
By: Laetitia Thompson
State Capital Bureau

George W. Bush's uncle was in Jefferson City to celebrate his nephew's decisive victory in Missouri's primary.

Laetitia Thompson has the story from the state capitol.

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Bucky Bush says that although his brother's family dominates Republican politics, he and his side of the Bush clan work at a more modest level.

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OutCue: "DO OUR WORK."
Contents: BUSH SAYS THE REST OF THE BUSH FAMILY ARE VOLUNTEERS AND LIKE OTHER CITIZENS THEY GO OUT AND DO THEIR WORK.

Work for Bucky Bush consists of leading the Bush grass roots campaign out of St. Louis.

Missouri's leading Bush supporters credit the grass roots campaign with bringing about Bush's victory in the state.

From Jefferson City, I'm Laetitia Thompson.


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