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Obama Faces a Delay for His Economic Recovery Plan
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- January 5, 2009
No deal by Inauguration Day, a blow to Obama's hope for a quick response to the economic crisis.
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Richardson, Blagojevich Complicate Obama's Attempts for a Smooth Transition
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- January 5, 2009
A few bumps in the road have appeared for President-elect Obama.
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Obama's Conservative Voice and the Biden Factor
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- January 2, 2009
Biden can't be ruled out as a power player in the Obama administration.
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Bush's Gracious and Cooperative Attitude Toward Obama
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- January 2, 2009
In the final days of his presidency, Bush's conciliatory attitude is a reminder of what might have been
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Public or Private? The Vacationing Styles of George W. Bush and Barack Obama
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 31, 2008
The current president and the president-elect have very different ways of relaxing.
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Tom Daschle: the Liberal Core of the Obama Administration
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 30, 2008
Eric Holder will also serve as a liberal advocate on social issues.
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Summers and Geithner Are Obama's Change Agents
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 29, 2008
His team also includes longtime loyalists like David Axelrod and Valerie Jarrett.
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President-Elect Obama's Team Has a History of Getting Things Done
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 26, 2008
Hillary Clinton, Robert Gates, Eric Holder, and Susan Rice are all action officers.
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Obama Gets High Marks on Transition
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 26, 2008
A new poll finds the president-elect is the most admired man in America.
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Hillary Clinton's Big Plans as Secretary of State
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 24, 2008
She aspires to becoming one of the most effective and high-profile secretaries of state in history
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Rahm Emanuel and James Jones Will Be Obama's Gatekeepers
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 24, 2008
Emanuel will try to find consensus where possible and control access to the president.
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Obama's Team Cites Bush Cooperation With the Transition
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 22, 2008
The White House plans for a Bush-Obama meeting with all three living ex-presidents on January 7.
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How History Shapes Barack Obama's Inauguration
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 22, 2008
As he assumes the presidency, Obama will draw inspiration from Lincoln, FDR and Kennedy.
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President-Elect Obama Tries to Build a Results-Oriented Administration
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 22, 2008
He appears intent on making his White House staff the focal point.
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Why Conservative Opposition May Delay Economic Rescue Plan
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 17, 2008
The prospects are fading for congressional action before Inauguration Day.
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Sarah Palin’s To-Do List if She Wants to Run for President in 2012
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 17, 2008
Political strategists says she needs a plan now if she wants to stay a "hot property" in the GOP.
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Despite Bush's Efforts, Shoe-Throwing Incident Remains a Hit Online
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 17, 2008
President Bush and his aides have taken a lighthearted approach to the episode.
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Bush Got More Publicity Than He Bargained For With Shoe-Throwing Incident
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 15, 2008
The president hoped to draw positive media attention to Iraq with his trip.
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Cheney Was a Powerful Force During Bush's Presidency
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 12, 2008
Vice President Cheney pushed President Bush to expand his powers.
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Liberals Unsure President-Elect Obama Will Govern From the Left
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 11, 2008
Pressure is rising on Obama to please many constituencies that helped him win the White House.
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Hurricane Katrina Left a Mark on George W. Bush’s Presidency
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 11, 2008
The botching of hurricane relief will affect Bush's legacy.
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The Financial Crisis Will Have a Lasting Impact on Bush’s Legacy
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 10, 2008
President George W. Bush has been scrambling to spread blame for the financial crisis.
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Bush’s Legacy: Waging Preventive War in Iraq
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 9, 2008
His decision to go to war is one of the most controversial of his term.
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The ‘War on Terror’ Is Critical to President George W. Bush’s Legacy
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 9, 2008
Bush made protecting the country from "evildoers" his first priority.
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Looking Back on President George W. Bush's Troubled Presidency
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 8, 2008
As President-elect Obama gets ready to take office President Bush has become introspective.
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