Presidential Wedding Remainders

By Chris | May 12, 2008
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As many Americans spent yesterday poring over official photos of the Bush-Hager nuptials for details about the dress, the cake and the ceremony, I couldn’t help but wonder what possible impact the blessed event might have on the future of Virginia politics. Of course, we here in the Commonwealth have a history with Presidential in-laws courtesy of former Governor Chuck Robb. After this weekend, it seems reasonable to ask whether the politically prolific Bush lineage might now also take a toehold in Virginia.

I must start by congratulating the bridge and groom, as well as their families, for pulling off about as normal of a wedding as could be had for the daughter of the incumbent POTUS. Jenna certainly showed the press she was smarter than they thought when she decided to marry a good Virginia boy. I wish them both the best in their new life together.

One unanswered question, however, remains where the married couple will make their permanent home. With the wedding behind them and Henry graduating this weekend from UVA’s Darden Business school, the possibilities are seemingly endless. Certainly both have a variety of connections to the DC area, so that would seem a natural fit. Then again, the Hagers are closely tied to the Richmond area as well. Further, there is always the possibility of a relocation to Texas.

If they do decide to settle in Virginia and Henry’s dad is able to hold on to the Chairmanship of the Party, that would certainly make Henry a marked man in GOP circles for future political office (as if he wasn’t already). Having a Father- and Grandfather-in-law who have occupied the Oval Office certainly doesn’t hurt either.

So what do you think, dear readers? Will Henry Hager follow the Robb example and parlay his new family into a golden ticket into the political arena? Or will the understated example of this weekend’s wedding be a model for these two political offspring leading a much quieter life?

Comments

5 Responses to “Presidential Wedding Remainders”

Ragnar on May 13th, 2008 12:21 am

One thing is for sure, we’ll never find Henry Hager, his wife, his children, or his friends putting on a uniform and serving the country. We’ll never see him in combat. We’ll never see him return from combat with PTSD, or missing a limb. We’ll never have to worry that Jenna will become a war widow. He no doubt has “other priorities”…

His life will be all about what this country can do for him.

Tell him to get a job. A real job. One his father, or father-in-law didn’t give him. We don’t need an aristocracy.
Brian Kirwin on May 13th, 2008 1:34 am

Ragnar, you must be a thrill at parties.
J.R. on May 13th, 2008 7:07 am

Ragnar, c’mon. I don’t begrudge the newlyweds.

The reality is that in this world there is very rarely a fairy-tale wedding. It happens, but far more often than not, the rich marry the rich, the poor marry the poor, the middle class marry the middle class, etc.

I with them all the luck in the world.

And Jenna has done wonderful things overseas, and not in the most pleasant of environments.
Ragnar on May 13th, 2008 1:48 pm

Seriously, two priviledged kids who’ve never worked a day in their lives (talk to Jenna’s pricipal about how much she “worked” when she was a “teacher”). As for what she’s done overseas, please sign me up. You don’t really think there is any hardship there, do you?

The world, and our nation, does not need another W. or a Cheney.

Mark my words, neither will ever work a real job (like Chelsea, who I am sure I’ll get more agreement on) - and he will someday be in office or have a political appointment telling the rest of us how it is.
Ragnar on May 13th, 2008 3:05 pm

Perhaps I’m am irritated, and yes BK if you want to put me on a soapbox at a party this is a question to do it with. But I’ve seen what arrogance without tempering experience wrought in Iraq and Afghanistan, the American lives and chances lost, and I fear, I honestly fear that a generation of kids born with political and economic silver spoons - who have never had to make their own way, or understand what it means to go to war - will continue to make such mistakes.