Steady Leadership at the Rodeo

"The visit to the livestock show is part of the President's official capacity.

Upon his arrival, he will greet the 2003 Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association champions. The PRCA is the most highly recognized rodeo organization in the country. More than 23 million fans attend PRCA rodeos each year, making rodeo the seventh highest attended sporting event in the country. And when he's there he will review the cattle, take a tour of the event, and will go to one of the venders (sic)."

Presidential Spokesman Trent Duffy
March 8, 2004

I don't know about you but I'm curious as to what part of a President's official duties involves talking to cows. The Houston Chronical fawningly relates that "wearing a jacket bearing the Livestock show logo, the president admired the animals and shook hands with their exhibitors during a visit of just over 30 minutes."