President Obama and the First Lady were in Houston, Texas Wednesday. They were paid a surprise visit by former President George H.W. Bush.  “I just wanted to say hello to the President and the first lady. When the President comes to your hometown, you show up and welcome him." No, there is a real connection there. Obama wheeled Bush around when he paid a visit to the White House several months ago. You can see that the warmth is reciprocated by Barack and Michelle. 

This is typical of 41, such a good man. Typical of Obama's empathy and his ability to connect with Americans. Barack Obama is, for many Americans, for this one, and I believe for 41, America's First Son. Obama is so American; everyday we see people we know in him. He is a "product" of America--we produced him! Bush41 and his generation actually produced the America that produced Barack Obama. We are so proud of Barack Obama, proud of his goodness, so proud that he "made good," and we are protective of him. So, I think President Bush "just wanted to say hello" today, "to show up and welcome," America's First Son. Just as a proud papa would.