George W. Bush

'Frost/Nixon' Review: The Bush Era Is Ending, but the Age of Nixon Endures

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - November 12, 2008

Nixon in the shadow of the Watergate calls to mind Bush comparisons. more >>

Seriously? John Hinderaker on Barack Obama's Oratorical Skills

Opinion - November 11, 2008

A conservative blogger compares Bush’s public speaking skills with Obama’s. more >>

History Will View George W. Bush Badly

By John Mashek - Opinion - November 11, 2008

His record from start to finish has been dismal, John W. Mashek writes. more >>

A Lesson for the GOP: 'Conservative' Isn't Just 'Religious Right'

By Sam Dealey - Sam Dealey - November 7, 2008

Republicans need to appeal to the middle class on economic issues. more >>

George W. Bush Memorial Sewage Plant Defeated in San Francisco

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - November 5, 2008

A measure to rename a water treatment plant was rejected by 69 percent of the vote. more >>

George W. Bush and Bill Clinton: the Ghosts of the Presidential Election

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - October 29, 2008

These two largely absent figures will be haunting the campaign for the White House in the coming days. more >>

5 Battleground States Barack Obama Now Leads in That George W. Bush Won in 2004

Opinion - October 29, 2008

Obama is leading in several battleground states, some of which Bush solidly won in 2004. more >>

A Very Barney Halloween at the White House

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - October 28, 2008

The first family is getting in the Halloween spirit. more >>

America Votes: Cancel Christmas at The White House

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - October 16, 2008

Americans want Bush to cancel his Christmas parties to show the he feels our economic pain. more >>

Wall Street Bailout: The End of Free Markets?

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - October 14, 2008

President Bush finally manages to do something right—entirely by mistake. more >>

News Buzz: Bush's Plan to Buy Banking Shares, North Korea Resumes Nuclear Disablement

Nation & World - October 14, 2008

The U.S. government will spend $250 billion of the bailout package to buy stakes in nine major banks. more >>

Sarah Palin, John McCain, George W. Bush...Harry S. Truman? Historian Robert Dallek Says No

By Robert Dallek - Opinion - October 10, 2008

Republican attempts to embrace Harry Truman are wildly misguided, historian Robert Dallek writes. more >>

In this Economic Crisis, President Bush Finds Himself Short of Political Capital

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - October 6, 2008

"He's a lame duck with empty pockets," says one historian. more >>

5 Lowest Job Approval Ratings for U.S. Presidents*

Opinion - October 3, 2008

How does Bush's new low of 27 percent stack up against other U.S. presidents? more >>

Amid Bailout Debate, Decline of U.S. Power Is a Hot Topic at the United Nations

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - September 29, 2008

Wall Street's meltdown under Bush's waning tenure has diplomats mulling America's reduced stature. more >>

The Financial Crisis—a Failure of Communication as Well as Economy

By Robert Schlesinger - Opinion - September 26, 2008

Bush cannot use the bully pulpit, McCain is not interested in it, and Obama doesn't have it. more >>

Bush: Rescue Plan Will Pass

By Kirk Shinkle - The Ticker - September 26, 2008

Here are a few highlights from President Bush's brief speech this morning. more >>

News Buzz: Bush Appeals for Accord on $700 Billion Rescue Plan

Nation & World - September 26, 2008

Government seizes failed WaMu bank; border clashes in Pakistan's tribal areas. more >>

Are Voters Worse Off After the Bush Presidency? Two Economic Studies Say Yes

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - September 25, 2008

Two Democratic-leaning groups run the numbers and arrive at a grim verdict. more >>

Not So Fast on the Deal, House GOP Says Make Wall Street Pay

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 25, 2008

House Republicans aren't ready to cry "uncle" and give in to President Bush's $700 cash bailout of Wall Street. more >>

The Bailout: What It Means for Consumers

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - September 25, 2008

Did President Bush convince you to support his plan? more >>

McCain and Obama Scramble to Show Leadership on Economy

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - September 25, 2008

Bush's speech to the nation added another voice calling for quick approval of the bailout. more >>

Bush Urges Americans to Support Rescue Plan

By Kimberly Palmer - Money & Business - September 24, 2008

He says consumers will benefit from the $700 billion proposal. more >>

The World That Bush Will Leave to His Successor

By Fouad Ajami - Opinion - September 24, 2008

The victor in November will work his way on—and around—the Bush legacy. more >>

Bush Closes Out a Rocky Relationship With the United Nations

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - September 23, 2008

Fighting terrorism again tops his talking points, along with promoting democracy. more >>