Thursday, January 8, 2009

George W. Bush

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Financial Crisis Bailout Marks End of Reagan Revolution

The battle was long ago over, but last week marked Appomattox on Wall Street for conservatives. more >>

'That's Classified': Shining a Light on Washington's Growing Reliance on Secrecy

Congress looks at reining in Bush's use of classification, but it's fighting a bipartisan trend. more >>

Barack Obama and the White Women Vote—Democrats Just Don't Win That Group

McCain's suddenly doing as well with white women as Bush did—not terribly surprising. more >>

6 Ways McCain Can Run as the Candidate of the Party of an Unpopular President

McCain and Palin should focus on two themes: their maverick status and energy independence. more >>

Fred Thompson Gave the Best Speech of the Night

Bush and Lieberman also spoke on day two of the Republican Convention. more >>

Bush Urges Republicans to Support McCain

Bush's speech to the convention got a warm, but not overly enthusiastic reception. more >>

McCain's Acceptance Speech Dilemma: How to Separate Himself From Bush in Front of the President's Core Defenders

Former Nixon speechwriter Lee Huebner offers advice on McCain's acceptance speech. more >>

Gustav Sends Republicans Into Damage Control Mode

Bush won't speak at the Republican National Convention and some are happy he's staying away. more >>

Bush: The Presidency Was a 'Cool Time'

At the end, President Bush appears to be enjoying his job more and letting his hair down. more >>

The Bush Tax Cuts, Revisited

New research shows the 2001 and 2003 rate reductions spurred bigger-than-expected revenue gains. more >>

How America Is Squandering Its Wealth and Power

Andrew Bacevich, a military veteran and scholar, blames the Bush administration and the American people more >>

A CIA Standing-O for President Bush

On his CIA visit, Bush stayed for lunch in the cafeteria and shook hands with practically everybody. more >>

On the Other Hand, Bush Workers Stay!

White House Spokeswoman Disputes Earlier Report. more >>

Bush to Environment: First Do More Harm

Revisions to the Endangered Species Act would just...endanger more species. more >>

The Bush (Oil) Tax Cut of 2008

The big drop in oil prices is effectively a powerful and direct tax cut. more >>

Journalism Critics Wanted

We’d like to hear your thoughts on the job we’re doing. more >>

A Prayer Book from Bush's Cabinet

Aides have a new project - pull together the prayers from Cabinet heads. more >>

Bush’s 5 Smartest and Dumbest Economic Moves

It’s been a long eight years. How did the president do? more >>

Gun Control Update: Maryland Teen Stockpiling Guns and the Plans for Bush's Motorcade Route

Why was a Maryland 18-year-old stockpiling weapons and tracking Bush's motorcade route? more >>

Public Opinion: How Different Would a McCain Presidency Be From Bush-Cheney?

McCain appears to be distancing himself from the incumbents. Is it plausible, or would he be the same? more >>

President Bush Signs Housing Legislation

Attempt to rescue struggling homeowners and restore confidence in Fannie and Freddie is now law. more >>

Bush Scraps Housing Rescue Objections

Move could pave the way for enactment as soon as this week. more >>

Anti-Obama Democrats, Pelosi's Bush Blast, and Red States in Play

The anti-Obama movement grows, Pelosi attacks Bush, and mixed results for Obama in Red States. more >>

Public Opinion: Is Nancy Pelosi Correct in Calling President George W. Bush a 'Total Failure?'

Or is the White House correct in saying Pelosi is just frustrated with congressional ineptitude? more >>

Public Opinion: Engaging Iran—the Right Move or Should Bush Maintain a Hard Line?

Is Bush's new Iran initiative the right move or should the United States maintain a hard line? more >>

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