September 14, 2006
President Saddened by Passing of Former Texas Governor Ann Richards (George W. Bush, 9/14/06)
Laura and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Governor Ann Richards of Texas. Ann loved Texas, and Texans loved her. As a public servant she earned respect and admiration. Ann became a national role model, and her charm, wit, and candor brought a refreshing vitality to public life. We extend our sympathies to Ann's family and friends. Texas has lost one of its great daughters.Posted by Orrin Judd at September 14, 2006 6:44 AM
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She had a hilariously fast tongue, I'll give her that. She was an original.
Bush beat her in 1994 in part because she lost her cool and called him a "jerk" at a political rally. He continued addressing her respectfully and, so far as I know, never made any hay out of the incident. As usual, his maturity compared very well to that of his opponents.
Posted by: Matt Murphy at September 14, 2006 6:05 PM