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George W. Bush

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Is it OK to be liberal again, instead of progressive? Is it OK to be liberal again, instead of progressive?
Come out of the closet, liberals. Stop using the fashionable euphemism "progressive" and relaunch the old, tarnished L-word.
By Michael Lind Nov 21, 2008
An unpardonable use of power An unpardonable use of power
If President Bush cares about his place in history, he should think twice before issuing pardons that call his judgment, and the integrity of the rule of law, into question.
By Sen. Russ Feingold Nov 20, 2008
Was this the greatest football game ever? Was this the greatest football game ever?
OK, maybe not. But "Harvard Beats Yale 29-29" still spins an improbable, Fitzgerald-meets-Updike yarn about two elite schools, a turbulent year and an unbelievable ending.
Andrew O'Hehir Nov 19, 2008
Ten picks for Obama's Supreme Court Ten picks for Obama's Supreme Court
With as many as three justices expected to retire, Obama may have the opportunity to reshape the conservative-leaning court. Our experts eye the candidates.
By Justin Jouvenal Nov 19, 2008
Bush political appointees moving to career jobs Bush political appointees moving to career jobs
So far, 20 have "burrowed" into permanent civil service positions, avoiding eventual replacement by the Obama administration.
Gabriel Winant Nov 18, 2008
The Obama effect The Obama effect
Iraq's approval of the security pact shows that Obama's diplomatic approach is already paying dividends. Now, he must talk to Iran.
By Gary Kamiya Nov 18, 2008
Bush sets free-trade trap for Obama Bush sets free-trade trap for Obama
The outgoing president wants to spur Democratic infighting by attaching an agreement with Colombia to the economic stimulus package. Obama should say, "no deal."
By David Sirota Nov 15, 2008
Atom: Bush's exit interview Atom: Bush's exit interview
How does he respond to those people who say he is the worst president ever?
Nov 14, 2008
Obama's plans for probing Bush torture Obama's plans for probing Bush torture
President Bush could pardon officials involved in brutal interrogations -- but he may also face a sweeping investigation under the new president.
By Mark Benjamin Nov 13, 2008
Good riddance Bush, but welcome back Al? Good riddance Bush, but welcome back Al?
Waldman kicks Bush out the door while Cohen welcomes a Gore return.
Thomas Schaller Nov 11, 2008
Bush's seven deadly environmental sins Bush's seven deadly environmental sins
How Bush made a mockery of the nation's environmental laws and values -- and what Obama must do to get us back on track.
By Katharine Mieszkowski Nov 8, 2008
Obama and the dawn of the Fourth Republic Obama and the dawn of the Fourth Republic
His victory really may mark the beginning of a new era in American history.
By Michael Lind Nov 7, 2008
How John McCain ran against himself How John McCain ran against himself
The maverick of days past might be deadlocked with Obama now if he hadn't let the Republican right hijack the Straight Talk Express.
By Walter Shapiro Oct 29, 2008
The Republican shipwreck The Republican shipwreck
The mighty right-wing Titanic is sinking, and McCain is desperately blaming Bush. But the problem isn't the captain -- it's the ship.
By Gary Kamiya Oct 28, 2008
Confessions of a former Guantánamo prosecutor Confessions of a former Guantánamo prosecutor
The inside story of a military lawyer who discovered stunning injustice at the heart of the Bush administration's military commissions.
By Stacy Sullivan Oct 23, 2008
Among the hardy Republicans Among the hardy Republicans
The citizens of Abilene, Texas, voted overwhelmingly to reelect Bush in '04. We've all done dumb things.
By Garrison Keillor Oct 22, 2008
George W. Bush's greatest hits George W. Bush's greatest hits
Stephanie Zacharek and Andrew O'Hehir discuss Oliver Stone's latest film.
Oct 18, 2008
"W." "W."
Oliver Stone paints a surprisingly sympathetic picture of George W. Bush in this award-courting movie.
By Stephanie Zacharek Oct 17, 2008
George Bush and his bank bailout George Bush and his bank bailout
Are the President and the Treasury Secretary on the same page?
Andrew Leonard Oct 15, 2008
Bush issues another signing statement Bush issues another signing statement
Once again, the president asserts that the executive branch is exempt from segments of new laws.
Vincent Rossmeier Oct 15, 2008
Hard times at the bottom of the Bush economy Hard times at the bottom of the Bush economy
From a tent city in Reno to a drug dealer's block in Detroit, I saw how Republican rule has hit those living on the American fringe.
By Dan Hoyle Oct 13, 2008
The GOP goes back to its ugly roots The GOP goes back to its ugly roots
McCain is resurrecting the GOP's oldest tactic: Smearing Obama as a scary black terrorist sympathizer. But he may meet the same fate as Barry Goldwater.
By Gary Kamiya Oct 7, 2008
Bateman: George W. Bush on the troubled economy Bateman: George W. Bush on the troubled economy
"It matters little what path a bill takes to become law. What matters is that we get a law."
Oct 1, 2008
Congress hits the panic button Congress hits the panic button
As George Bush speaks of doom and gloom, lawmakers fret about whether it's worse to pass a bailout plan or not to pass a bailout plan. And Republicans get nervous.
By Mike Madden Sep 25, 2008
McCain bringing campaign advisor to White House meeting McCain bringing campaign advisor to White House meeting
Barack Obama was reportedly told not to bring any campaign staffers to the Thursday afternoon meeting, but John McCain will be accompanied by one of his campaign's economic advisors.
Alex Koppelman Sep 25, 2008
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