George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is an American politician and businessman who served as the 43rd president of the United States from 2001 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he also served as the 46th governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000. The character appeared once in the Season 5 episode "The Perils of Polling". He is voiced by Jim Ward.
History[]
Season 5[]
After Bobby saves Mitch from drowning at the Heimlich County Fair, he's approached by a campaign aide for George W. Bush's 2000 U.S. presidential campaign, who begins taking pictures of Bobby with Mitch, much to the embarrassment of Hank. She invites Hank and his family as guests to George W. Bush's Get Out The Vote rally, explaining that Bobby's act of bravery is just the kind of heroism that Governor Bush loves to attach himself to.
Later, Hank, Peggy, Bobby and Luanne are at George W. Bush's Get Out The Vote rally, where they directly meet George W. Bush. Bush talks about his campaign of lowering taxes and a stronger national defense, and then proceeds to meet and greet his supporters in the crowd. Governor Bush greets Bobby, referring to him as Heimlich County's newest hero, and then proceeds to shake Hank's hand. After Governor Bush shakes his hand, Hank, a long-time Bush supporter, becomes horrified, explaining to Peggy that Governor Bush's handshake was limp.
Season 14[]
Sometime after his two terms in office, a dedicated museum was constructed in Dallas. The museum displays various items and events during Bush's presidency. Hank, Peggy, and the Gribbles visit the museum, with it being shown that Hank has since warmed up to Bush Jr.
Trivia[]
- George W. Bush and Jimmy Carter are the only Presidents of the United States to make a physical appearance in the series. The character of Carter appeared in the Season 6 episode "The Father, the Son, and J.C.". It should be noted, however, that neither of them were President at the time, as Carter had long left the presidency after losing in the 1980 Election to Ronald Reagan, while Bush was currently on his first presidential campaign by the time "The Perils of Polling" had aired.
- As of 2024, with Carter's death, he is also the only President of the United States that appears within the show to still be alive.
- Bush's father (who was the 41st US President), George H. W. Bush, was referenced by Hank when he describes how the last time he fired a rifle was when a Texan native was in the White House; specifying that it was before the at-the-time previous President (Bush Sr.).
- Ann Richards, the 45th governor of Texas who preceded Bush from 1991 to 1995, appeared in the Season 5 episode "Hank and the Great Glass Elevator" and was mentioned in the Season 1 episode "Hank's Got the Willies".
References[]
External links[]
- George W. Bush at Wikipedia