(CNN) - Jenna and Barbara Bush, the president's daughters, personally toured Barack Obama's daughters around the White House Tuesday, a White House spokeswoman said.
The Bush daughters showed Malia and Sasha Obama their future rooms and other parts of their soon-to-be home, according to Sally McDonough, first lady Laura Bush's press secretary.
“Mrs. Bush hosted Mrs. Obama and her family at the White House this afternoon. Barbara and Jenna joined, and they enjoyed showing their rooms to the Obama girls," McDonough said. "The visit lasted approximately one hour.”
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I wonder if Jenna showed them where she used to stash her liquor.
This is a sweet story. No one knows more about the White House than the girls/ladies who have lived there. I think the Bushes should be commended. I'm sure the Obama girls really appreciated spending time with them.
Great story. It' makes me hopeful for this country.
This is a sweet story. No one knows more about the White House than the girls/ladies who have lived there. I think the Bushes should be commended. I'm sure the Obama girls really appreciated spending time with them.
Great story. It makes me hopeful for this country.
I cannot wait until January 20, 2009 and to see the new First Family move into the White House.
Can you believe it? What an amazing experience for these two little girls and the country.
God Bless America!
Now this is a nice Story!
The Bushes' hospitality shows good old down home southern hospitality. It also shows a respect for the transition of power that takes place every 4-8 years. Bravo.
The White House is our house and the residents should act accordingly. What a lovely story.
I bet you liberals will even post nasty things about the Bush girls.
how nice!!
This wholesome apple pie charade is making me want to puke.
In spite of it all-I think the Bush's are acting very professional and courteous. I'm glad to hear of peaceful relationships for a change. I'm sure the Obama girls are excited and really appreciate the time the Bush girls shared with them. Let's congratulate the Bush's for their hospitality.
Great. Glad all the girls got together.
But this is on the ticker why????????????
Brrrrrr.. those are hard party girls.... the fruit does not fall far from the tree! I don't know if I would want my little girls alone with them for any more than about an hour..... even then!
Well, if they were wlll chaperoned.... *shrug*
That was very sweet of them, but this is not news worthy.
Good, after a bruising election, it's time for a little civility.
Kudos to the Bush girls.
I appreciate the Bush family for putting foward a smooth transition for Obama's, We are happy to the Obama's and hope for a good Admistration... Good Luck to all
We've had a southern president for 28 years, and it hasn't always been nice. It's great to see a little southern hospitality that's nice for a change.
ONE AMERICA!!!!!
Obama/Biden '08
who cares.....
That's nice, especially since at least one of the twins voted for their dad! (The gig is up!)
I agree....my first thought was' that was very gracious' . I would have loved to hear any taies the twins may have shared with the young Obama girls. Tthank You President Bush and family for showing decency in this transition. Do I smell civility returning as vogue in America?
Big age difference in these kids so much of this is more for show ....
Jenna is a bit too old to relate to Sasha
Never the less it shows CIVILITY and I'm sure that Obama will make that a staple of his Whitehouse.
Aw, aint that sweet?
I agree with A Woman In California For Obama. It is nice to see people acting like professionals and being hospitable. After all that negative campaigning, it's nice to see this positive action.
That's very sweet of them. It's nice to see the Bushes acting so gracious. Their Republican comrades could learn a thing or two about decency.
That was so nice!!! I know the Obama Little Ladies were excited to meet and be the center of attention with the Bush Ladies.
This is newsworthy???
glad it was peaceful (if it ended up in a catfight, things would have gotten real ugly, in a hurry)
I have consistently been against most everything George Bush has done as President but I have to give him credit for making the transition for Obama seamless. I would like to congratulate the Bush family for their hospitality and professionalism with the Obamas.
Thank you the Bushes for your kind gesture to the Obamas. You will ever be remembered for good.
I find this to be too sweet. It's just like big sisters helping out little sisters and I would love a photo of them all.
This is a great day. I am happy to see the Bush gorls so gracious. I know that this will be a great time for the Obama girls. This is a great time to be alive. This is on the ticker because it is good news. It is positive and nice for these young ladies to take the time to help these little girls with the transition of a lifetime. A refreshing story!
I dont understand it, what are they still doing in the Obama's house.They should remind their dad Obama is coming and his family to play Basketball in White House.
"A Woman for Obama in California"? All women, men, children, dogs and cochroaches are for Obama in that God forsaken state!
THERE HAS BEEN SO MUCH TALK ABOUT WHY, WHO VOTED FOR OBAMA WHY CAN'T PEOPLE JUST ACCEPT THE FACT THAT IT DOES NOT MATTER IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND ALL THE REASON WHY YOU VOTED, THE POINT IS YOU VOTED FOR WHO YOU WANTED FOR PRESIDENT. FOR SOME IT'S BECAUSE IT JUST MADE SENSE FOR OTHERS IT WAS BECAUSE IT JUST MADE SENSE
This was very nice of them to do that.
Laura Bush has always been both professional and courteous. And she's a very intelligent woman. My hat is off to her, even though I have nothing but contempt for her husband and his administration.
I love my country. I really do.
Girls Rule!! they know how to get along – even if the rest of us don't!! take a lesson people
A little "reality" check is good – this is really what life is about – not all the time "bashing" each other........
Laura is such a gracious lady – how the hell did she ever get stuck with that husband of hers?
Good for them, this is what makes our democracy great, a pleasant transition of power.
It's wonderful that the Bush daughters came back to the White House to give a tour to Sasha and Malia. I bet they had so much fun showing off their former bedrooms and all of the interesting things about life in the W.H. I bet the Obama girls had fun, too, being shown around by the older girls – I can just picture Jenna and Barbara saying, "Sasha, Malia, come look at this, isn't it cool!" Giggling ensues.
thank god...............Bush's family seems to be very courteous.So it's all BUSH.........................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! every one else in his family is fine....
its easy to give a tour when they have both arms and legs. unlike many of our young woman Veterans
Mike R.
here s hoping none are offended by stark reality. would nt want to spoil any ones Fun !
But they never lived there. What do they know?
The Bush women are lovely and gracious.
This proves that, America is a strong country. God Bless America.
I agree that the Bush's are doing a very respectful job. I think this what makes America great.
Whao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Really impressive!
If I were Obama I wouldn't want my daughters anywhere near these two.
I agree woman in Cali.
They have been respectful. I think he is ready to get out of there.
I am ready for him to get out of there too.
Vary cool
What a nice pair of Bushes.
well, it's not exactly like they've had a choice.
how depressing and offensive it is that that administration's leader had such a disgracefully destructive and poor performance to our nation that we actually think to "congratulate" him and his family for being gracious hosts of the incoming family. last i checked it was one of the most esteemed office to hold, in the most gracious of houses, in all of the world.
it's the very very very very least they could do.
well, it's not exactly like they've had a choice.
how depressing and offensive it is that that administration's leader had such a disgracefully destructive and poor performance to our nation that we actually think to "congratulate" him and his family for being gracious hosts of the incoming family. last i checked it was one of the most esteemed offices to hold, in the most gracious of houses, in all of the world.
it's the very very very very least they could do.
WOW,that's really nice of the young ladies.
no... lets not "woman-for-obama"
i support obama- but let us not forget the horrible situation this idiot-in-chief got us into
Aw..sweet.
very graceful exit ...my respect to the Bush...at least they wont be removing furnitures ..hhmmmm who did it..for all of ya o guess...
Children bring life to any house!
i agree with "A Woman In California For Obama" and "SOUTHERN HOTTIE" at the same time. a really decent gesture, the Bush's have been very nice. but it doesn't really invite political discussion, more just human interest.
I have to admit it was a nice touch to have the former residents of the childrens' rooms give a tour to the new "first daughters."
Why no pictures?
I completely agree - over the last week, Bush has truly impressed me.
I think this shows that old W is ready to leave and Dodge and quick. He sees the power swinging in DC over to the opposition and can't wait to leave. But I do have to say that I have been impressed with the courtesy and hospitality extended by the Bush family. I really have to say that this time around the Republicans have lost gracefully and hopefully this will usher in a new era in politics that this country woefully needs.
Everyone is right to thank the Bush's for their hospitality. Let's not forget the outgoing Clinton Whitehouse took all of (or most of) the W's from the keyboards of the computers as a prank. I think that we can think a lot of the kindness to Laura Bush. She knows that this will be a huge adjustment for the Obama girls. Brava! Also, I think reality is setting in quickly that the lowest approval ratings of all time is not a way to be remembered. So, finally maybe someone can say nice things about Mr. and Mrs. Bush. There is no way to go back and change the last 8 years. Remember America did vote him in twice.
The press should stop stalking the Obama girls!! A picture I saw on Campbell Brown lokked like the photographer was hiding behind a tree when he took it. The media should treat these two young girls as the media in England does the chlidren of the Royal family.
Of course! Showing around the WH to the first african-american president's family will do a face lift up for the Bush's legacy in the anals of history... Very Smart! Brilliant!!
The Bushes and Obamas are grown-ups. How about us?
This was a nice gesture....forget politics, the kids are not their fathers.
the bush girls are lovely, it's nice to see they are being so gracious to these precious little girls.
First and foremost, Laura Bush is a lady. She has obviously raised two nice young women. I think it was a very nice gesture for the Bush women to take the time to show the Obamas around the White House. You'd never see a Clinton do anything so gracious–they trashed the place, and stole what wasn't nailed down.
Ryan, I guess "change" doesn't mean you stop hating, does it?
KIDS REALLY BRING OUT THE BEST IN US!
Just look at the faces of the three BUSH GIRLS!
GENUINE SMILES ALL AROUND!
I'm sure that Malia and Sasha both had a great
time, touring the White House with Laura Bush,
and the first daughters!
THANK YOU, LAURA, JENNA, AND BARBARA
FOR MAKING THESE TWO YOUNG NEXT
FIRST DAUGHTERS, WELCOME IN THE WHITE
HOUSE!
How sweet, while the Bush girls are touring, some other little girl is packing up her belongings from her room because of foreclosure, another little girl cries for her daddy who was lost in a war that was a lie. The Bush twins will never want for anything ,unless justice prevails and their daddy gets indicited. Cry me a river, I'm not buying anybody's pity for the Bush clan.
Can someone please let the Bushes know That I'm willing to help them pack up for free so that President Obama could move in as soon as possible to get us out of this mess they put us in.
Free of Charge
I all ways admired Mrs. Bush. She is no George Bush just his wife. It was very nice of the Bush dauthers to be so graciious the Obama girls.
To Janice from IL:
Do you think the Obama daughters will ever go in need? I think not.
This may seem like a small thing, but it is setting a social tone for "permanent" Washington to follow. That could go a long way in influencing the way Obama is received in DC. Looks like even the Bush's think the fridges of both parties have gone too far with the politics of division.
Please dont let the bush family butter up the obamas so they forget about there election promises,it makes me sick!! remember bush is a world bully!!
I would hope the people of our great country can see the goodness in the Bush family's offer to help the Obama's to adjust to their new home as our new First Family. These young girls probably are very anxious about their future, and the warm welcome the Bush ladies have offer to them and their Grandmother, will go a long way to help to ease their adjustment.
I have not always agree with President Bush's decisions, but his gestures in his last days in office do justice to the Office.
At the end of day please remember we are all Americans and the fact we can change leadership so smoothly speaks highly to the World!
trully sweeeet from excellency president Bush daughters
its bless and great
honestly i do Love the new president Elect, but i do love more excellency president Bush w...
for those who forget the past..the first time in history for a major post for african -American was Collin Powell and Condy Rice
so look the futur, but remember the past..no Democrat presidents Ever give such Role to An African -American/.look deep that was a bridge to barrack obama..
special thanx and may God Almighty protect the Bush familly and Bless them
Shaiiwn in the Netherland
Those beautiful Texas gals and their impeccable manners!! The White House has truly been graced with Southern charm. Here's to the Bush women! Love you all!
the bush daughters are so gracious! what lovely specimens of human flesh! Bring on the obamas. It's about time.
Were they free of drugs to give an honest tour.
That is sweet of them. They can also give some tips about being the "First Children."
some don't want a better world. but the ones who do want, lets go for a true change of hearts: lets remember times of politeness, courtesy, elegance, civility and truthfulness. these are the real powers. turn your tv . off when you see ugly and rough behavior.
I sure hope those bush girls didnt get into the booze.
Maybe, just maybe, it's conceivably possible that the entire Bush family, including the President, are actual human beings. Maybe the fact that his policies are hugely unpopular is a completely separate issue from the fact that he is a loving father and husband. And maybe it takes an actual human being with a functional brain stem to grasp these concepts, which would explain why so many of the posts on CNN are consumed with an irrational hatred of this decent man.
Hospitality is naturally a southern trait. The Bushes have been very gracious and warm. Let's lay the politics aside for now. Laura Bush has always struck me as a very warm individual. I think what the family is doing is a wonderful thing.
Texas Belle, I didn't know folks like you still existed in the real world. Must say I'm envious – wish I could bury my head so deep in the sand that I still had goodwill for this loathsome man and his family. Impeccable manners indeed! Meanwhile their father is guilty of some of the most contemptible abuses of power in the history of our country, but as long as his daughters are perfect Southern ladies, as long as the veil isn't lifted so we see the true greed and avarice behind, then all is well. I used to be disgusted, but now I'm just amused...
This is a story that is simply not interesting enough without a picture.... Is there a picture?
This goes beyond peaceful transfer of power. It shows admiration and a desire for friendship on the part of the Bushes. Wow...beyond words...just beautiful.
Good to hear! Malia and Sasha are so young, it's going to be great to see a couple of adorable little kids in the White House.
Sorry but don't buy the hype, if you all remember, the "Bush girls" were going away to collage when daddy Bush was elected the first time. And then there was all the news about their alcohol use and drug use and partying while at school. That is until Momma and daddy Bush decided to keep all that out of the press. WELL they did grow up and I doubt they spent very little, if any time in the White House because I remember them saying they didn't want to be in the public eye that living in the White House would bring to the "Bush girls". So all you southern bells can cut out the gushing about how gracious they are because their from the "SOUTH". They were no different, hospitality wise, to the young Obama girls then any other ladies their age would be under the same circumstances...
shaiin in netherland
Clinton's first cabinet had four African-Americans, three women and two Hispanics...it was a very diverse cabinet and administration
Now this is too cute. This is so truly a heart touching an American story after such an ugly election.
Janice in Ill
How sweet, while the Bush girls are touring, some other little girl is packing up her belongings from her room because of foreclosure, another little girl cries for her daddy who was lost in a war that was a lie. The Bush twins will never want for anything ,unless justice prevails and their daddy gets indicited. Cry me a river, I'm not buying anybody's pity for the Bush clan.
________________________________________________
Do you really think Obama's girls have ever wanted for anything. He has made millions on his books before he was ever heard of. Give us a break.
@PAUL WALL IN DALLAST, TX
AGREED. NICE HUMAN STORY.
OY VEY!
QUE LASTIMA!
Paulson screwing up the bailout money is not worthy of being on the ticker but this human story is?
CNN, Get it together.
Please.
Thanks.
We will see if the White House is targeted by terrorists again shortly after Obama and his family are there.
What a wonderful gesture.......I'm sure it was fun for all, big kids and little kids!
This is called "damage control". Nice PR ploy for the media to force feed the lemmings. Gets people's minds off the recent jury award and what real 'southern hospitality' means. Best thing any wizard out there could do is vanish.
Bush is the problem, not his wife and kids. Granted, they all need to stay away from the liquor, but the problem in this entire family is in the men.
I think this story is a credit to the Bush ladies. The Obama girls are charming and we are all starved for good news, good leadership.
The Clinton / Bush transition was colored by the "stolen" election. I will never believe Bush deserved the 2000 Innaugaration. Obama won hugely – the electoral vote, women, young Americans, African Americans, Latinos, young professionals of all skin colors, Catholics.....the list goes on! Republicans can only claim the "comb over crowd in the South! So refreshing to see real change in leadership.
REALY THIS IS A VERY NICE STORY AFTER ALL THE CRAP THAT WENT ON WAY TO GO BUSH'S
to:
"60 year old, white female for Obama November 18th, 2008 9:22 pm ET
The press should stop stalking the Obama girls!! A picture I saw on Campbell Brown lokked like the photographer was hiding behind a tree when he took it. The media should treat these two young girls as the media in England does the chlidren of the Royal family."
well we are in USA, not England, Obama's are not royalty. Royalty is something big and sacred in Europe. So comparing this is out of touch.
Agree that children should be left from paparazzi, from too much exposure.
I always liked laura Bush, she is real lady, so was Jackie Kennedy, and Hillary. They do have their strength, intelligence, and poise. These three are true ladies.
Did anyone catch 60 mins. Michele is very smart and beautiful, but I thought her remarks to hubby were rude.
Malia and Shasha will bring good fortune to the White House. It will be a wonderful eight years!!