Bush: saddened by death of one-time rival Richards [View All]

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush said on Thursday he was saddened by the death of one-time political rival and former Texas Gov. Ann Richards and that "Texas has lost one of its great daughters."

Richards, a blunt, silver-haired, motorcycle rider, died on Wednesday at 73 after suffering from esophageal cancer.

"Ann loved Texas, and Texans loved her. As a public servant she earned respect and admiration," Bush said in a statement. "Ann became a national role model, and her charm, wit, and candor brought a refreshing vitality to public life."

Richards, who was Texas governor from 1991 to 1995, described Bush as "some jerk" during the race for governor that she lost to him in 1994.

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White House spokesman Tony Snow did not know whether Bush would attend her funeral.

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/14/AR2006091400720.html



Something tells me he won't be attending her funeral.... :shrug: just sayin :shrug: