Top Tweets: Lauer/Bush Edition

Ray Gustini Nov 8, 2010

Former President George W. Bush will sit down with Matt Lauer for an hour-long interview on NBC tonight. While some details of their discussion have leaked, Twitter was still excited to hear from the former president.

FOX's Karl Rove hyped his former boss's appearance on a rival network

Don't miss Matt Lauer on NBC tonight at 8 for President Bush’s 1st interview on 'Decision Points,' out tomorrow! http://amzn.to/adjQ3Jless than a minute ago via HootSuiteKarl Rove
KarlRove

@delrayser gained new insight into the administration's decision-making process

W's decisions as president make a lot more sense once you realize he thought he was getting points for making them.less than a minute ago via webdelrayser
delrayser

Grouchy Australian movie star Russell Crowe endorsed the choice of Lauer...

Off to chat with Matt Lauer, very nice chap.His GW interview looks very interesting.Will have to watch that tonight.less than a minute ago via webRussell Crowe
russellcrowe

...while Jay Rosen wasn't so sure

How would you like to be the journalists—Matt Lauer, Candy Crowley—judged safe enough to interview Bush about his book?less than a minute ago via webJay Rosen
jayrosen_nyu

Gael Greene shared her theory on why Lauer was chosen

Maybe Bush chose Lauer cuz walking side by side in Texas they're same height while Brian Williams would tower above him. #fbless than a minute ago via webGael Greene
GaelGreene

The New York Times' Brian Stelter kindly provided us with our headline

Don't expect "Lauer/Bush" to be like "Frost/Nixon." "He’s not interested in having a debate about the policies." http://nyti.ms/9OtbHOless than a minute ago via webBrian Stelter
brianstelter

Post Secret heard from a rogue shelver

Today's Email: "I moved Bush's new memoir to the crime section at my bookstore".less than a minute ago via webPostSecret
postsecret

@pourmecoffee found himself missing our current commander-in-chief

I miss President Obama. It's so boring without him here. I wish Lady Gaga would do something.less than a minute ago via tGadgetpourmecoffee
pourmecoffee

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