Hurricane George Watch

President George Bush to monitor hurricane Rita from Colorado Springs' NORTHCOM:

Bush cancels Texas visit, heads to observe federal government response at Northcom

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Fearing his visit might slow down response efforts to Hurricane Rita, President Bush Friday canceled plans to visit search and rescue workers in San Antonio, Texas, and will head directly to the Colorado Springs-based Northern Command.

This will mark the first test of the Super-Duper Satellite Laser Defense and Hurricane Diversion Machine that will attempt to route the hurricane to the Democratic majority voting districts in Austin, Texas, a Senior White House Official who requested anonymity because he is going to blame the hurricanes on the Democrats any minute now said.

Alternate Headline:

Bush Avoids Hurricane Cindy, expected to hit DC on Saturday - White House Political Levees Feared Vulnerable