family as a dynasty. that's what it is, and that's what it was. >> i'm running for president of the united states. there's no turning back, and i intend to be the next president of the united states. >> that's my boy. >> all right. joining us now is cnn contributor kate anderson brouwer. she's also the out author of "first women: the grace and power of america's modern first ladies." when people think of the bush family, they usually think of the men who were in office, but there are two first ladies in this dynasty. that would be barbara bush and laura bush. how did each of them approach their roles? >> well, i mean, barbara bush was kind of this wonderful grandmotherly like maternal character with a great sense of humor, would always joke about wearing fake pearls, and just kind of this biting wit. and laura bush was more formal, but they were both incredibly devoted to their husbands. they both went out and