Wonkette

Bush shot down to Alabama to do a fund-raiser for Alex Baldwin Gov. Bob Riley, who has already raised four times as much as his Democratic opponent, Lt. Gov. Lucy BaxleyAnd she’s polling about 20 points south of Riley. So it’s almost impossible that Bush’s appearance — and his cringeworthy Soul Brother act — will repulse enough voters to give the governor’s mansion to a Democrat. Plus, it gives him something to do.

President Bush receives warm welcome [Birmingham News]