The Presidency

Bush's Gracious and Cooperative Attitude Toward Obama

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - January 2, 2009

In the final days of his presidency, Bush's conciliatory attitude is a reminder of what might have been more >>

Cheney Was a Powerful Force During Bush's Presidency

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - December 12, 2008

Vice President Cheney pushed President Bush to expand his powers. more >>

Liberals Unsure President-Elect Obama Will Govern From the Left

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - December 11, 2008

Pressure is rising on Obama to please many constituencies that helped him win the White House. more >>

Hurricane Katrina Left a Mark on George W. Bush’s Presidency

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - December 11, 2008

The botching of hurricane relief will affect Bush's legacy. more >>

The Financial Crisis Will Have a Lasting Impact on Bush’s Legacy

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - December 10, 2008

President George W. Bush has been scrambling to spread blame for the financial crisis. more >>

Bush’s Legacy: Waging Preventive War in Iraq

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - December 9, 2008

His decision to go to war is one of the most controversial of his term. more >>

The ‘War on Terror’ Is Critical to President George W. Bush’s Legacy

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - December 9, 2008

Bush made protecting the country from "evildoers" his first priority. more >>

Looking Back on President George W. Bush's Troubled Presidency

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - December 8, 2008

As President-elect Obama gets ready to take office President Bush has become introspective. more >>

Can President-Elect Obama Manage His Team of Egos?

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - December 2, 2008

Obama has assembled a powerful team that is full of experience, and opinions. more >>

For Obama, Governing in the Age of YouTube

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - November 25, 2008

Obama's team extended the use of technology in the campaign, and plans to do so from the White House. more >>

A Gut-Check Warning for the Next President

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - October 30, 2008

Former White House advisers say it is hard to predict how a new president will respond under pressure. more >>

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

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - October 6, 2008

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

McCain's "POW Buddies" Speak Up on his Behalf

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - September 23, 2008

But there is debate about how relevant his POW experience is to the job of president. more >>

Sarah Palin and the Presidential Succession Issue

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - September 9, 2008

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

McCain Tries to Trump Obama by Playing the “Experience” Card

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - August 26, 2008

But history shows that strategy often isn’t a winner. more >>

The Undertow That Is Holding Obama Back

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - August 11, 2008

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

McCain and Obama Walk the Flip-Flopping Tightrope

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - July 25, 2008

Both candidates are trying to position themselves as pragmatic leaders in an ever changing world. more >>

Bush Finds the Pool of Goodwill Has Gone Dry

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - July 10, 2008

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

Nation & World - June 27, 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

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - June 27, 2008

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

Bush's Strategy to Stay 'Relevant'

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - June 27, 2008

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

Democrats Fault McCain's Attitude Toward Obama

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - June 13, 2008

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

The Presidency: Photo Op: June 10, 2008

Nation & World - June 13, 2008

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