Monday, October 13, 2008

The Presidency

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

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

Sarah Palin and the Presidential Succession Issue

It's something worth considering since there have been nine "accidental presidents" in American history more >>

The Undertow That Is Holding Obama Back

Voters' impressions, even wrong ones, seem to be a drag on the Democrat's campaign. more >>

Bush Finds the Pool of Goodwill Has Gone Dry

The record of Bush's final months in office doesn't stack up very well compared to Clinton and Reagan. more >>

The Presidency: Photo Op: June 25, 2008

Pres. Bush convened an unusual meeting of the United Nations Security Council at the White House. more >>

Shifting Public Opinion On Offshore Oil Drilling

The soaring price of gasoline may be making the public more receptive to offshore drilling. more >>

Bush's Strategy to Stay 'Relevant'

White House aides see a president who still gets his way. more >>

Democrats Fault McCain's Attitude Toward Obama

Democrats are displeased with John McCain's dismissive attitude toward Barack Obama. more >>

The Presidency: Photo Op: June 10, 2008

A Hot Political Trend: Saying 'Sorry'

Cheney, Romney, McCain, Clinton, and Obama have all apologized for remarks recently. more >>

The Presidency: Photo Op: June 1, 2008

President Bush and first lady Laura Bush arrive at a gala for Ford's Theater, which is being renovated. more >>

Expect an August Pick for McCain's Running Mate

Announcing his VP early would give McCain time to address any criticisms that might arise. more >>

Presidential Lies and Deceptions

Bush is the latest in a long line of presidents who have suffered from credibility problems. more >>

McClellan's Damning Portrait of the President and His Team

White House press secretaries are usually the most loyal of staffers, even after they leave office. more >>

Ex-Presidents With Something to Say

McClellan isn't the only one speaking out of school. more >>

McCain Maps a Strategy to Woo Reagan Democrats

As the Democrats struggle to select their nominee, John McCain is quietly finalizing his fall strategy. more >>

The To-Do List Facing the Next President

Academics at Harvard University have a grim outlook towards the challenges facing the next president. more >>

Obama's Campaign to Focus on One Magic Number

Obama needs only 169 more delegates for the nomination. more >>

Why Clinton Won't Quit

This is a sad and dangerous time for Hillary Clinton. more >>

Obama's Campaign Counts on a Surge of New Voters

Obama has the ability to expand and transform the electorate. more >>

Hillary Clinton's Team Sees Her Gaining Traction

Clinton will, in the end, show that she can best defeat McCain, says her chief strategist. more >>

McCain Handles Bush With Care

Bush is trying to help John McCain by blaming congressional Democrats for the poor economy. more >>

The Presidency: Photo Op: April 17, 2008

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown met with each of the major presidential candidates in Washington. more >>

Failed Presidency Talk Draws White House Shrugs

There's been a huge outpouring of reaction to historians' poor assessment of President Bush. more >>

Candidates Speak About Their Religious Beliefs

One impact of the pope's visit was to inspire media coverage of religion in public life. more >>

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