Bush, George W.
As voters prepare to elect the next president of the United States, the issue of taxes has taken center stage, with candidates from both major parties offering competing proposals to allocate a projected $1.9 trillion surplus over the next decade. The core of the debate revolves around two main
Bush, George W.
The Republican governor's once-solid path to the nomination now faces unprecedented challenges as Senator John McCain continues to gain momentum, rattling the confidence of Bush's supporters and forcing the governor to retool his campaign strategy to stay competitive. Key Takeaways: * The Bush campaign's criticism
McCain, John
The six Republican presidential candidates engaged in a fiery debate in Durham, New Hampshire, on Thursday night, with George W. Bush clashing with John McCain over campaign finance reform and morality. Bush praised McCain's integrity but later criticized his key position on a campaign finance reform package, saying
McCain, John
A significant shift has occurred in the American election system without much fanfare. The "independentation" of primaries will play a crucial role in determining the next president. Historically, state primary elections were sites of partisan battles within each party. However, this trend is reversing, and unaligned voters are
Bush, George W.
George W. Bush's responses to allegations of cocaine use have sparked concerns among Republicans about his handling of the issue and its impact on his presidential candidacy. Despite no evidence surfacing linking Bush to illegal drugs, his tardy and inconsistent answers have created doubts about his judgment and
Bush, George W.
As questions about Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush's past illegal drug use persist, his GOP rivals weigh in on whether he should answer them directly. Meanwhile, Bush's competitors and supporters argue that past indiscretions, including possible use of illegal drugs, should not disqualify someone from
Republican Party (United States)
Florida has emerged as a critical state in the early months of campaigning, with presidential candidates raking in significant funds from the state. According to the latest financial reports, Texas Gov. George W. Bush has raised a record $37 million, with nearly $3 million coming from Floridians. This is the
Republican Party (United States)
Yesterday, Ohio Rep. John R. Kasich, a longtime contender for the Republican presidential nomination, announced his withdrawal from the race and threw his support behind front-runner George W. Bush. The endorsement is seen as a significant boost to the Bush campaign, which has already raised record amounts of money and
Bush, George W.
Al Gore's once-vast lead in campaign funds has begun to ebb, while George W. Bush's record-shattering fund-raising haul of over $36 million has left the Democratic vice president financially and politically strained. The 2000 presidential campaign, initially expected to be a long, bloody battle among Republican
Bush, George W.
California Republicans foresee some of their candidates dropping out of the presidential nomination race soon due to a lack of funds, as Governor George W. Bush's fundraising efforts continue to raise eyebrows. Bush sold out the Century Park Plaza Hotel for a $2-million-plus fund-raiser, with many attendees paying
Livingston, Bob
Washington's top Republican leaders, still reeling from Speaker-elect Rep. Bob Livingston's surprise resignation, have swiftly coalesced behind Rep. Dennis Hastert of Illinois as the new leader. The endorsement, which was unanimous among Majority Leader Dick Armey, Majority Whip Tom DeLay, and outgoing Speaker Newt Gingrich, underscores
Livingston, Bob
A bitterly divided House girded to begin debating the impeachment of President Clinton after Speaker-designate Livingston's admission of unfaithfulness to his wife sparked a firestorm of emotions and public statements of allegiance. In a stunning turn of events, Livingston confessed his adultery to a stunned caucus of his
