Subject: "Give Me a Hug"
From: "Begala, Paul" <[email-masked]>
To: "Andrew Baumann" <[email-masked]>, "Becky" <[email-masked]>, [email-masked], "John Podesta" <[email-masked]>, "Tara McGuinness" <[email-masked]>, [email-masked], "Zach Schwartz" <[email-masked]>, [email-masked], "Kristi Fuksa" <[email-masked]>, "Ana Iparraguirre" <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 19:21:24 -0500

Hey:
 
Steve has a great idea.  Have a guy in a Bush mask go to McCain events with a sign that says, "John, Give Me a Hug!"  And/or he could shout out, "Hey, John, give me a hug!"  
 
We could have one at every McCain event.  The cost is minimal -- how much does a rubber Bush mask cost?  All we'd need is a volunteer who would be willing to wear a blue suit, blue shirt, red tie - and a Bush mask.  If we really get our act together, we could have a chorus of Bushes begging for hugs.  It's sure to get free press -- especially that all-important local TV.
 
Can we start working with our supporters and partners to round up some Bush wannabes?

Paul