George W. Bush

Bush political appointees moving to career jobs

So far, 20 have "burrowed" into permanent civil service positions, avoiding eventual replacement by the Obama administration.

By Gabriel Winant November 18, 2008

Good riddance Bush, but welcome back Al?

Waldman kicks Bush out the door while Cohen welcomes a Gore return.

By Thomas Schaller November 11, 2008

Bush issues another signing statement

Once again, the president asserts that the executive branch is exempt from segments of new laws.

By Vincent Rossmeier October 15, 2008

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.

By Alex Koppelman September 25, 2008

Rift between Bush administration and congressional GOP?

House Minority Leader John Boehner is upset because, he says, the administration "refused" to have a representative brief House Republicans on the economy.

By Alex Koppelman September 18, 2008

Surprise: Bush doesn't really listen to the commanders

George W. Bush says that when it comes to Iraq, we should listen to the generals, not the politicians -- easy for him to say, considering he picks and chooses which generals to listen to.

By Alex Koppelman September 8, 2008

Hurricane politics

Three years after the Republicans suffered a great blow to their reputation for managerial competence, the GOP reverts to election-year attention levels.

By Thomas Schaller September 1, 2008

Bush, Cheney to skip Republican Convention

With Hurricane Gustav bearing down, more changes to the convention's schedule are likely in the offing.

By Alex Koppelman August 31, 2008

Bush might not make same mistake twice

Will Gustav get in the way of President Bush's scheduled speech at the Republican convention next week?

By Vincent Rossmeier August 28, 2008

Quote of the day

Former Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis blames himself for Bush.

By Vincent Rossmeier August 27, 2008

Iraqi parliament adjourns without passing key law

Lawmakers couldn't come to an agreement on a provincial elections law, which is considered important enough that President Bush was personally pushing for a deal.

By Alex Koppelman August 6, 2008

Those other forged documents

Ron Suskind charges that the Bush administration used a forged document to buttress the case for invading Iraq. It wouldn't be the first time.

By Justin Jouvenal August 5, 2008

Happy anniversary, Rush

Three members of the Bush family, and Vice President Cheney, congratulate the right-wing radio host for being on the air 20 years.

By Alex Koppelman August 1, 2008

Stone cold buggin'

I realize there is a buck to be made, but couldn't Oliver Stone wait until after the election to release his new film about the president?

By Thomas Schaller July 29, 2008

Quote of the day

An Op-Ed in the Wall Street Journal argues that the new Batman movie is a paean to George W. Bush.

By Alex Koppelman July 25, 2008

Bush's economic analysis: "Wall Street got drunk," now hungover

President Bush had thought the cameras were off at a fundraiser in Houston, so he gave his candid -- and alcohol-related -- view of the economy. Oops.

By Alex Koppelman July 22, 2008

Lies, damn lies, correlation and causation

Despite the evidence to the contrary, conservative pundit Larry Kudlow credits a press availability by President Bush with a drop in the price of oil.

By Alex Koppelman July 15, 2008

Schwarzenegger seems to hit Bush, McCain, Crist on drilling

California's governor, who had held his tongue before, says anyone who promises that certain policies will reduce gas prices soon "is blowing smoke."

By Alex Koppelman June 26, 2008

A "fitting monument" for Dubya

San Franciscans may get a chance to vote to name their sewage treatment plant in honor of President Bush.

By Katharine Mieszkowski June 24, 2008

McClellan takes the stand

Former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Friday.

By Alex Koppelman June 20, 2008