Ex-Prez Bush Billboard Near WI Border

WYOMING, Minn. (WTAQ) - One of the nation’s most talked-about items Tuesday is just 15 miles from the Wisconsin border. It’s a billboard with former President Bush smiling and waving, and a big sign that asks, “Miss Me Yet?” It comes at a time when Barack Obama’s approval ratings have dipped below 45 percent. Bob Collins, a blogger for Minnesota Public Radio, first wrote about the billboard Monday while cruising on Interstate 35 at Wyoming, about 30 miles north of St. Paul. The billboard does not say who sponsored it.

And Mary McNamara of the sign company said it was a group of business people who wanted to stay anonymous. She said they felt Washington was not listening to the people – and they thought the billboard was a good way to get the message out. It’s a favorite on the Internet Tuesday, and a Google search resulted in over 100 million hits. Collins said many people claim it’s a fake billboard, created by a Photoshop program – but it’s very real. McNamara says it’s amazing how much national attention the Bush sign has received.

(Photo courtesy of Minnesota Public Radio)