PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (AP) -- President Bush declined an invitation to speak at the NAACP's annual convention, the group said.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People expects more than 8,000 people to attend the convention, which opens on Saturday.
Democratic challenger John Kerry accepted an invitation to speak next Thursday on the final day of the convention, the NAACP said.
Bush spoke at the 2000 NAACP convention in Baltimore when he was running for president.
NAACP spokesman John White said Wednesday that Bush has declined invitations in each year of his presidency -- becoming the first president since Herbert Hoover not to attend an NAACP convention.
The NAACP received a letter from the White House three weeks ago declining the invitation because of scheduling conflicts and thanking them for understanding.
The letter was signed by presidential scheduler Melissa Bennett.
White House spokesman Jim Morrell said Wednesday that the president has spoken about "equal opportunity and equal rights for all Americans" in many public places.
^^^Fo real.. If the last time he attended was when he was trying to get elected, wouldnt he think he should make time now?? :roll: Dumb **** dude, the things that make you go hmmmm....
Yea, this is why its so important to vote!!!! Now, what did Dub have to do that was so important that he couldnt show his face???
DOn't get mad at the man!!! He's probably off starting more wars...
LORD. If I've never meant anything more in any of my prayers, I pray that this is not the last president I see.. Lord... I pray that you'll impart knowledge to his little brain.. and bring up a more wise opponent..Lord.. just cover the US and the world from the kind of madness that this man could unleash.. In your holy name... Amen
Yea, this is why its so important to vote!!!! Now, what did Dub have to do that was so important that he couldnt show his face???
DOn't get mad at the man!!! He's probably off starting more wars...
LORD. If I've never meant anything more in any of my prayers, I pray that this is not the last president I see.. Lord... I pray that you'll impart knowledge to his little brain.. and bring up a more wise opponent..Lord.. just cover the US and the world from the kind of madness that this man could unleash.. In your holy name... Amen
Basically it was a lose-lose situation for Bush. If he accepts, he must face people who will protest against him speaking. If he declines we say he doesn't support us, which he doesn't and I can't stand the muthaphuka :!: But really, why in the hell was he invited :?: Again! Who cares if he's the president. It's clear that he's not for the advancement of black folk.
