ShareI have been arguing for some time that Barack Obama made a crucial tactical error in bailing out the big banks early in his presidency. His actions have left him vulnerable to populist resentment.  In my view, this weakens his credibility and ability to push through other pieces of his legislative agenda and will harm [...]

I think this video is an example of the most self-reflective you will see the current U.S. President George W. Bush become. In it, he talks about his mistakes, grappling in front of the camera with how historians may look back on his stint in the White House.

This video of George Bush’s top 10 moments according to David Letterman is hilarious. Bush is nearly out of office. We’ll miss moments like these.

ShareIn a surprising move, the Bush Administration has decided not to seek the $350 billion still to be used under the TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program). Instead, they will allow Barack Obama’s Administration to distribute the monies as they see fit.
This is a good gesture on the part of the Bush Administration and should [...]

ShareAs the economy has faltered, George W. Bush’s approval numbers have plummeted. All of this has occurred despite Americans’ belief that the strategy in Iraq is bearing fruit. And last year, Iraq was a central issue for most voting Americans. Below are George W. Bush’s ratings as recounted by Political Wire:
A new [...]

ShareHank Paulson seems to be everywhere these days. However, it does seem that U.S. President George W. Bush has vanished since the credit crisis began.
The result? The lowest approval rating of the Bush Presidency, with a full 78% disapproving of his handling of the economy.
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ShareThis is big news from Clive Crook at the Financial Times.

The response in the U.S. to startling new allegations that the White House directed the forgery of evidence to support its case for the war in Iraq has been surprisingly muted so far. The charges may be false, of course, but if they [...]

ShareGeorge W. Bush certainly has chutzpah. Ever the opportunist, he has taken advantage of high oil prices to lift the ban on offshore oil drilling. Americans continue to allow this President free reign and Congress as allowed him creeping presidential power, abdicating its role as a check on the executive branch. First, there [...]

ShareIn a new expose by Seymour Hersh, the New Yorker explains what the Bush administration is up to regarding Iran. Obviously, there is still time to attack Iran before Bush leaves the White House. Are they prepared to do so? Read here.