W declines invitation and will not attend GOP convention

[WI_DEM]

and entire convention sighs in relief--now can they keep the Dick from coming?

Former President George W. Bush will not attend the Republican convention next month in Tampa, Politico reports.

Said a spokesman: "President Bush was grateful for the invitation to the Republican National Convention. He supports Governor Romney and wants him to succeed. President Bush is confident that Mitt Romney will be a great President. But he's still enjoying his time off the political stage and respectfully declined the invitation to go to Tampa."

This seems like a classic Friday news dump.

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2012/07/20/bush_will_not_attend_gop_convention.html

[DrDan]

1. and the GOP breathes a sigh of relief

[russspeakeasy]

2. I'll bet they told him it was next year.

[gordianot]

3. Maybe they could send Bush's invitation to Snow Snookie. n/t

[PoliticAverse]

4. That's a shame. n/t

[elfin]

5. so Moosilla is still waiting for her invite?

Bet she's even more miffed.

[Chorophyll]

6. He's toxic.

Romney's unlikeable enough. Imagine Dumbya standing next to him.

On second thought, it would be GREAT if he showed up.

[Arugula Latte]

7. I guess he didn't think it would be awesome enough.

[nanabugg]

8. Both are embarrassed by each other! nt