Bush, George W.
The politics of shame continues to plague the country as the Bush administration and its allies engage in vicious attacks against Vietnam veterans, including Senators John Kerry and John McCain, and former Senator Max Cleland. During a press conference in Crawford, Texas, Mr. Cleland demanded to know where President Bush&
Bush, George W.
On the second anniversary of 9/11, the author predicted an "ugly, bitter campaign" due to President Bush's lack of positive achievements and his reliance on secrecy to maintain power. The recent attacks on John Kerry have indeed surpassed expectations, with the author suggesting that Kerry&
Bush, George W.
In a bid to shift the narrative ahead of the Republican Convention in New York, President Bush's aides have outlined an ambitious agenda that will focus on painting Senator John Kerry as untrustworthy and out of the mainstream, while presenting a "compassion" theme as the return
Bush, George W.
As the presidential campaign heats up, President George W. Bush must address the potentially lethal rhetorical question coined by Ronald Reagan, "Are you better off than you were four years ago?" to prevent Senator John Kerry from using it against him. This question was originally used by Reagan
Bush, George W.
President Hamid Karzai is poised to win the election scheduled for October 9, but he may face significant challenges from disgruntled election losers and powerful military actors in the country. The international community's focus on Afghanistan is likely to decline, especially if President George W. Bush loses his
Bush, George W.
As President George W. Bush traveled through Florida's conservative Panhandle, he told supporters that Senator John Kerry's recent comment on Iraq had given him a new backer for his decision to invade the country. Mr. Bush cited Mr. Kerry's statement that he would have
Bush, George W.
As the US presidential election enters its final stretch, President George W. Bush has endorsed the creation of a national intelligence czar, one of the key recommendations of the 9/11 commission. The move comes amidst increased concerns about terrorism and a potential threat to major financial institutions in Washington,
Bush, George W.
John Kerry was supposed to spend Sunday traveling through small-town Ohio and Michigan, but his campaign was also searching for a secure telephone line so he could discuss the terrorist threat announced in Washington. The threat has shaped the contest and left both campaigns worrying about the unpredictable nature of
Bush, George W.
As the 2004 presidential campaign heats up, President Bush and challenger John Kerry are engaging in a fierce battle over policy and character. After largely ceding the spotlight to Democrats for the convention, Mr. Bush stumped through Missouri, Michigan, and Ohio with a retooled speech emphasizing his policies' positive
Bush, George W.
The current presidential campaign has witnessed a fierce ideological fire, with both the Bush and Kerry-Edwards campaigns engaging in efforts to characterize each other as extreme or out of the mainstream. However, a closer examination of the voting history of the candidates reveals a more nuanced picture. A National Journal
Bush, George W.
The September 11 commission has issued a comprehensive report recommending a significant overhaul of American foreign policy towards the Arab and Muslim world. The commission calls for a preventive strategy that combines military and political efforts to counterterrorism, focusing on areas considered terrorist sanctuaries. This includes regions in Pakistan, Afghanistan,
Bush, George W.
National security has emerged as a major issue in the upcoming election, with President George W. Bush and Senator John Kerry engaging in a debate over the effectiveness of U.S. efforts to combat terrorism. However, available data on global terrorist attacks are woefully inadequate, and the government's
