The closest contests pitting Reynolds against then Democratic businessman Jack Davis in 2004 and the Democratic surge year of 2006, when Davis lost by just four percentage points (52percentto48percentcent).
Over the first half of the "surge" year of 2007, Bush would publicly cite the general more than 150 times, 53 in May alone.
Though Timberland's popularity in the United States surged years ago, the brand remains popular in high-growth markets like China.
It is a whipping, meters-tall rapid that surges year round.
Compare that with 34,500 civilians killed in Iraq in the pre-surge year of 2006 — 15 times as many.
ABC characterized the Oscar ratings as "surging year to year" and noted that the online audience for the event "experienced tremendous year-over-year growth".
The civilian death toll in Afghanistan last year was 16 times lower than that in Iraq in the pre-surge year of 2006, even though Afghanistan is more populous.
The recent price surge follows years of declining stocks and a major demand rebound after the financial crisis pushed many western economies into recession.
Despite the "American Hustle" surge, "12 Years a Slave," along with "Gravity," remains a leading candidate for the Academy Awards.
Profits surged 36% year on year to a record £145.2m.
