Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Kenneth T. Walsh

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Obama Faces a Delay for His Economic Recovery Plan

No deal by Inauguration Day, a blow to Obama's hope for a quick response to the economic crisis. more >>

Richardson, Blagojevich Complicate Obama's Attempts for a Smooth Transition

A few bumps in the road have appeared for President-elect Obama. more >>

Obama's Conservative Voice and the Biden Factor

Biden can't be ruled out as a power player in the Obama administration. more >>

Bush's Gracious and Cooperative Attitude Toward Obama

In the final days of his presidency, Bush's conciliatory attitude is a reminder of what might have been more >>

Public or Private? The Vacationing Styles of George W. Bush and Barack Obama

The current president and the president-elect have very different ways of relaxing. more >>

Tom Daschle: the Liberal Core of the Obama Administration

Eric Holder will also serve as a liberal advocate on social issues. more >>

Summers and Geithner Are Obama's Change Agents

His team also includes longtime loyalists like David Axelrod and Valerie Jarrett. more >>

President-Elect Obama's Team Has a History of Getting Things Done

Hillary Clinton, Robert Gates, Eric Holder, and Susan Rice are all action officers. more >>

Obama Gets High Marks on Transition

A new poll finds the president-elect is the most admired man in America. more >>

Hillary Clinton's Big Plans as Secretary of State

She aspires to becoming one of the most effective and high-profile secretaries of state in history more >>

Rahm Emanuel and James Jones Will Be Obama's Gatekeepers

Emanuel will try to find consensus where possible and control access to the president. more >>

Obama's Team Cites Bush Cooperation With the Transition

The White House plans for a Bush-Obama meeting with all three living ex-presidents on January 7. more >>

How History Shapes Barack Obama's Inauguration

As he assumes the presidency, Obama will draw inspiration from Lincoln, FDR and Kennedy. more >>

President-Elect Obama Tries to Build a Results-Oriented Administration

He appears intent on making his White House staff the focal point. more >>

Why Conservative Opposition May Delay Economic Rescue Plan

The prospects are fading for congressional action before Inauguration Day. more >>

Sarah Palin’s To-Do List if She Wants to Run for President in 2012

Political strategists says she needs a plan now if she wants to stay a "hot property" in the GOP. more >>

Despite Bush's Efforts, Shoe-Throwing Incident Remains a Hit Online

President Bush and his aides have taken a lighthearted approach to the episode. more >>

Bush Got More Publicity Than He Bargained For With Shoe-Throwing Incident

The president hoped to draw positive media attention to Iraq with his trip. more >>

Cheney Was a Powerful Force During Bush's Presidency

Vice President Cheney pushed President Bush to expand his powers. more >>

Liberals Unsure President-Elect Obama Will Govern From the Left

Pressure is rising on Obama to please many constituencies that helped him win the White House. more >>

Hurricane Katrina Left a Mark on George W. Bush’s Presidency

The botching of hurricane relief will affect Bush's legacy. more >>

The Financial Crisis Will Have a Lasting Impact on Bush’s Legacy

President George W. Bush has been scrambling to spread blame for the financial crisis. more >>

Bush’s Legacy: Waging Preventive War in Iraq

His decision to go to war is one of the most controversial of his term. more >>

The ‘War on Terror’ Is Critical to President George W. Bush’s Legacy

Bush made protecting the country from "evildoers" his first priority. more >>

Looking Back on President George W. Bush's Troubled Presidency

As President-elect Obama gets ready to take office President Bush has become introspective. more >>

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