Is it our imagination or does President George W. Bush look increasingly gleeful in these photos of him hanging out with the U.S. Women’s Beach Volleyball team?
Gold medal veterans Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor won their opening-round match yesterday as the President looked on. Quite happily, we might add.

First, we see President Bush engaged in serious talk with Kerri Walsh (r) and Misty May-Treanor.

Next, we see President Bush checking out May-Treanor’s tramp-stamp locale. 

Lastly, we see President Bush stepping back to enjoy the view.
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A. When the Commander in Chief of the most powerful nation on earth cites you as a bad luck charm.
And given George W.’s low approval rating, that’s saying something.
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