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14: Actor James Cromwell, who plays George H. W. Bush in the upcoming Oliver Stone film "W," talks about reenacting a father-son relationship that is a mystery to many. Morning Joe. (MSNBC -- News)
Pyongyang's call for 'fair's fair' ignored Oct 15, 2008
Asia Times Online :: Korea News and Korean Business and Economy, Pyongyang News. BEIJING - North Korea officially no longer sponsors terrorism, according to the United States government. (Asia Times Online)
Going negative: pathetic, but it works Oct 12, 2008
What makes the poster relevant 20 years later is its message, conveyed with extreme brevity: With a simple drawing and three words, it makes the following argument: "Elect George H. W. Bush president because . . . because he's not Dukakis.". This strategy is now common in national campaigns, mainly because it often works on Election Day. (Boston Globe)
Worst Losing Streaks In Sports Oct 12, 2008
The last time they had a winning season, George H. W. Bush was president, Nirvana was a new band and Barry Bonds was thin. That's 16 consecutive losing seasons, enough to tie the Pirates with the for the worst losers of all time. (Forbes)
Obama seeks to project a cool and steady temperament Oct 10, 2008
During the 1992 presidential race, Bill Clinton aggressively pushed to have one of the televised debates use a town hall-style format, and George H. W. Bush and Ross Perot agreed. The format fit Clinton nicely: When he was unshackled from a podium, his body language, tone, and emotions all seemed unshackled, too, as he sought to make a personal connection with voters. (International Herald Tribune)
What's The McCain, Iran-Contra Connection? Oct 8, 2008
Former President George H. W. Bush pardoned them all in the waning days of his presidency. In 1987, the Internal Revenue Service withdrew tax-exempt status from the group because of its activities on behalf of the Contras. (KCRA 3, CA)
President Bush Welcomes Members of the 2008 United States Summer Olympic and Paralympic Teams to the White House Oct 8, 2008
And I bring greetings from the honorary captain of the Olympic teams -- President George H. W. Bush. We call him 41. (White House News Releases)
Vermont: Small, But Independent in Politics Oct 6, 2008
It also sided with Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush before giving its three electoral votes to Bill Clinton in 1992 and setting up its currently blue affinity. Today, Vermont is one of the most socially liberal, environmental active and left-leaning states in the country in part because it's easy to get involved. (ABC News)
Click for Full Story Oct 5, 2008
Twenty years ago today, Texas Democrat Lloyd Bentsen lambasted Republican Dan Quayle during their vice-presidential debate, telling Quayle, "Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy." Quayle and running mate George H. W. Bush went on to win the election. This months photo. (KWTX.com, TX)
Biden v Palin: As it happened Oct 3, 2008
Biden and Palin debate. Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News)
UMKC examines dynamics of of presidential politics Oct 3, 2008
She cited Geraldine Ferraro, vice presidential candidate running with Democrat Walter Mondale against Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush in the 1984 election, as an example. A negative light was shed on the Democratic ticket in '84 after questions were raised about Ferraro's campaign financing and that she and her husband filed income tax separately. (University News, MO)
Candidates perform in high-stakes debate Oct 3, 2008
The debate was only the second general election face-off involving a female candidate the last one, between Democratic vice presidential nominee Geraldine Ferraro and Republican George H. W. Bush, was nearly a quarter century ago. Ferraro got sympathy from some female voters when she pointedly told Bush not to patronize her during a discussion of foreign policy in 1984. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
How do you solve a problem like Sarah Palin? Oct 3, 2008
Back when I was doing this in 1980 and 1984 [for George H. W. Bush] every time we went to a media market we did local media, and it really has impact. And then you get the national stuff anyway. (Salon)
On debate night, who'll be master of low expectations? Sep 23, 2008
In one classic example, aides to Vice President George H. W. Bush kept reminding people in advance of the first 1988 debate that Democrat Michael Dukakis had once been a regular on a PBS public affairs program, suggesting that Dukakis was a TV pro. Even though he'd spent nearly eight years as vice president, Bush managed to cast himself as the rookie performer, thereby lowering expectations. (Boston Globe)
Hayes supports oil industry Sep 20, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Edition. Today's Weather Rockingham, NC Sponsored By: Today's Stocks. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Senator Hershman visits Covenant Sep 18, 2008
Hershman's next step was the White House, where he worked under the George H. W. Bush administration for two years. The senator spoke of his current job and of the time and dedication required to serve his constituency in Indiana. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
Did We Say No More Bailouts? Sep 18, 2008
Lawmakers are renewing calls for the government to revive an idea from the savings and loan crisis of the George H. W. Bush administration, creating a government entity much like the Resolution Trust Corp., which would take on bad assets from banks and provide a kick-start to the banking system. Sentiment is also brewing for the SEC to strengthen restrictions that might have blunted some of the damage speculators have wrought on financial firms during the current crisis. (Forbes)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 16, 2008 Sep 17, 2008
Isnt that what George H. W. Bush did in 1991 setting the stage for the 90s boom. The Clinton budget in 1993 also raised taxes and passed without a single Republican vote. (North County Times)
Bush's Political Calendar Empty as McCain, Republican Lawmakers Avoid Him Sep 17, 2008
The country is looking for change, and he's not the most popular president in recent times,'' said , political director for Bush's father, President George H. W. Bush. Public Events. (Bloomberg -- US)
LETTER: Show host Frenkel delighted by selectmans attention Sep 16, 2008 LETTER: Medal for Gorbachev should draw a crowd Sep 15, 2008 Kennedy set to offer bill today for national service program Sep 12, 2008 A Century of U. S. Presidents: Qual... Sep 11, 2008 New world disorder Sep 11, 2008 Clinton succeeding Bush as Pa. museum's chairman Sep 10, 2008 Foreign Policy and the Veep Sep 9, 2008 Who Else Can Pile On for a Federal Rescue? Sep 9, 2008 Rise of the Modern Presidency Sep 8, 2008 McCain Plays to His Strengths, Pours Fighting Spirit into Change Theme Sep 6, 2008 McCain defines the differences with Obama Sep 5, 2008 Why the GOP Can't Just Blow Off Minorities Sep 5, 2008 Behind Obama's Palin Strategy Sep 5, 2008 2008 Republican National Convention Announces Full Program for Tuesday Night Sep 3, 2008 Amid the election maelstrom, the Bank of Canada's move has rarely ... Sep 3, 2008 Early-onset Alzheimer's disease sufferer shares his story Sep 3, 2008 GOP attack dogs are taking their best shots in VP derby Aug 29, 2008 Biden Emerges In Denver Aug 28, 2008 LETTER: Why are we honoring Mikhail Gorbachev? Aug 27, 2008 From 'Cross of Gold' to 'Reporting for Duty' Aug 27, 2008 It's still the economy, stupid Aug 27, 2008 Democrats Honor Kennedy, Highlight Obama’s 'American' Story Aug 26, 2008 Voting for the Average Joe Aug 24, 2008 Biden brings experience, history of verbal blunders Aug 24, 2008 Shipp: Dems' convention could be trip back in time Aug 24, 2008 Dubya Made Obama Possible Aug 23, 2008 McCain faces offensive on the home front Aug 23, 2008 Obama/Bayh? No text message yet Aug 23, 2008 Obama's keys to a successful convention Aug 22, 2008 Suggestions to McCain to Keep the Straight-Talk Express on Track Aug 21, 2008 Houston delegates prep for Democratic convention; witness to history Aug 21, 2008 The new cold war era Aug 20, 2008 Georgia On His Mind Aug 19, 2008 Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman Announces Leadership Appointments Supporting Department of Energy Work Aug 12, 2008 Bank of America Opens Hometown Hopefuls(R) Family Center in Beijing, China Aug 10, 2008 Swimmer Phelps Nabs First Gold Aug 10, 2008 H.W. Bush, not Clinton Aug 10, 2008 Phelps scores first gold Aug 10, 2008 Broccoli May Reverse Diabetes Damage Aug 7, 2008 Former FBI Financial Crimes Section Chief, Dennis M. Lormel, Joins IPSA International Aug 5, 2008 Q&A: China Post Doha Aug 5, 2008 Harrington's never had trouble raising dough Aug 5, 2008 Politicians on vacation: the sun, the sea, the gaffes Aug 4, 2008 Siphoning water funds a violation of trust Aug 3, 2008 Eileen Slocum, 92, grand dame of Newport Jul 31, 2008 Dancing with Dan Quayle? Jul 29, 2008 Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2008 Jul 26, 2008 Glazier: Has the ADA reached maturity at 18? Jul 24, 2008 The lowdown on offshore oil reserves Jul 23, 2008 McCain's Frenemy? Fine Line With Bush Jul 23, 2008 For Romney, now's the time to sweat Jul 22, 2008 New Yorker: Economic plans in question Jul 22, 2008 Cook: It's tough to predict a running mate Jul 19, 2008 Christopher Layne Jul 18, 2008 Energy reality starts to bite Jul 17, 2008 Roy Huffington, independent oilman, is dead at 90 Jul 17, 2008 Did Bush Issue a Secret Emergency-Succession Plan? Jul 16, 2008 Obama's Conservative Mideast Pick Jul 16, 2008 McCain versus the eight-year electoral jinx Jul 14, 2008 History and the Judiciary Jul 13, 2008 Ann Coulter endorses Furse in SD 17 race Jul 13, 2008 George H.W. Bush Receives Henry A. Kissinger Prize at the American Academy in Berlin Jul 5, 2008 Editor's Mailbag (June 26) Jul 3, 2008 The hope of audacity Jul 1, 2008 Black Lawmakers Seek Restrictions on Menthol Cigarettes Jul 1, 2008
I am delighted to see that Brian O Connor has been won over to the great liberal cause of reinstating the Fairness Doctrine, the abolition of which was eagerly and successfully sought by those noted liberals Justice Antonin Scalia, Robert Bork, Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush ... In 1991 efforts were made again in Congress and George H. W. Bush threatened the veto and it died there. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
LETTER: Ask important questions in this election Sep 15, 2008
To name only a few, Washington, Adams, Madison, J.Q. Adams, Jackson, Hoover, Truman, Kennedy, Johnson, George H. W. Bush and, oh yes, that great Republican, Lincoln. I think we can also discount the idea that her authority over the National Guard is Commander-in-Chief experience, or that the proximity of Alaska to Russia gives her foreign policy expertise. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
When George H. W. Bush presents the 2008 Liberty Medal to Russia s former dictator, Mikhail Gorbachev Sept. 18, do not be surprised if you should see Bill Clinton and Barack Obama standing on either side of G.H.W. Bush. Thank you Mr. Fowler for that (Aug. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The plan, meant to build on national service initiatives that began under former President John F. Kennedy and expanded under former Presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton, would provide an estimated $5 billion over five years to encourage citizens from kindergarteners to retirees to get involved in community organizations - including faith-based groups - on a series of programs targeted at national problems. The new corps members would be paid modest salaries to spend a year working on... (Boston Globe)
Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford and George H. W. Bush were Navy officers ... George H. W. Bush had founded his own oil company and become a millionaire before entering politics. (Suite101.com)
Yet by contrast with the 1990s, when U.S. president George H. W. Bush spoke of replacing the Cold War with a "new world order," the prospects of achieving it no longer look so good. Power is diffused to too many competing states, many illiberal, as well as to networks such as al-Qaeda. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Former Presidents George H. W. Bush, left, and Bill Clinton smile on the podium after receiving their honorary degrees at Tulane University Commencement in New Orleans on May 13, 2006. Former President Bill Clinton has been named the next chairman of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, succeeding former President George H.W. Bush, the center announced Tuesday. (The Trentonian, NJ)
President Ronald Reagan and Vice President George H. W. Bush had a weekly one-on-one lunch to discuss issues, from taxes to treaties. Some vice presidents became crucial advisers in foreign policy, troubleshooters, and served as emissaries to foreign nations and negotiators with foreign leaders. (Townhall.com)
Richard C. Breeden, a former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission and a key architect of the savings and loan bailout under President George H. W. Bush, said the criteria for a bailout should be whether the failure of a particular company will cause a ripple effect and otherwise healthy institutions will be forced into insolvency, affecting the overall economy. During his tenure at the S.E.C., he noted, the government did not step in to prevent the collapse of Drexel Burnham after... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
George H. W. Bush is the only president since Gerald Ford who has not served as a state governor before being elected president. Neither the Republican nor Democratic nominees for president in the November 2008 election have any such experience. (Suite101.com)
Janice Shaw Crouse is a former speechwriter for George H. W. Bush and now political commentator for the Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee. TOWNHALL DAILY: Be the first to read Janice Shaw Crouse's column. (Townhall.com)
This was a long way from 1988, when Vice President George H. W. Bush was so determined to assume the mantle from President Ronald Reagan. McCain attempted to reach out to independents by emphasizing his history of bucking the party orthodoxy. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
" The result is a party that cannot market itself successfully to black voters. Consider: Ronald Reagan's invocation of the phrase "states' rights" in the 1980 campaign (red meat to many Southern rural voters). The toxic insinuations of the Willie Horton ad used by George H. W. Bush in 1988. The Rovian politics of division used during the Bush administration. Or the Republican National Committee's shrill race/sex dog-whistle ad used against Rep. Harold Ford in the 2006 senate race in... (Slate)
"George H. W. Bush didn't do an especially good job in the one vice presidential debate where he appeared condescending and patronizing at points toward Ferraro, which infuriated her and her supporters," says Larry Sabato, head of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics. "And Barbara Bush didn't help with the 'rhymes with witch' comment.". (Time.com)
Speaker: Wes Gullett and daughter Nikki Video Tribute: President Teddy Roosevelt Music and Entertainment: Rachael Lampa 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Speaker: Captain Shanna Hanson, Minneapolis Fire Department Video Tribute: President Abraham Lincoln Speaker: Tommy Espinoza, President and CEO of Raza Development Fund, Inc. Video Tribute: President George H. W. Bush Speaker: Bill Gross Speaker: Captain Leslie Smith, U.S. Army (ret. Video: Medal of Honor Story: Michael Monsoor, U.S. Navy SEAL Speaker: The... (PR Newswire)
The notion that central banks can play a role in elections goes back to George H. W. Bush, who said former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan's refusal to cut interest rates cost him a second term in the White House. In the context of an imminent Canadian election, raising interest rates to cool inflation could be interpreted negatively by supporters of the government because higher borrowing costs might further curb growth. (Globe and Mail)
The 30-year CIA veteran recalls trips to the U.S.S.R. on Air Force One with Vice President George H. W. Bush and meetings with Presidents Carter and Reagan, but he occasionally forgets which exit to take on the way home. BOB'S BLOG: HEALTH BLOG: ON THE WEB. (USA Today -- News)
William Miller in 1964, Spiro Agnew in 1968 and 1972, Bob Dole in 1976, George H. W. Bush in 1980 and 1984, and Dan Quayle in 1988 and 1992, all played the role with enough zeal that the RNC could run a greatest-hits reel at next week's convention. It would have to include Agnew's attack on the press ("nattering nabobs of negativism"), Dole's on Jimmy Carter's Playboy interview ("We'll concede the bunny vote"), and Bush on his debate with Geraldine Ferraro ("kicked a little ass last night"). (Boston Globe)
There was no single moment like Ann Richards skewering George H. W. Bush for having been born with a "silver spoon in his mouth." There was no mention about how many houses the McCains own. There was something that has been missing for much of this convention however - clear contrasts drawn between Obama and McCain on very specific issues, both economic and on national security and foreign policy. (CBS News)
George H. W. Bush will be presenting to former Soviet dictator and Communist Party leader Mikhail Gorbachev the 2008 Liberty Medal on Sept. 18 at the national Constitution Center in historic Philadelphia, the cradle of the U.S. Constitution. The center, located o Independence mall, a stone s throw from the liberty Bell and Independence Hall, bills itself as a premier inter-active museum dedicated to increasing public understanding of, and appreciation for, the Constitution, its history, and its... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
1988 AtlantaTexas State Treasurer Ann Richards gets the delegates fired up with her keynote address, saying that Republican George H. W. Bush was born with a silver foot in his mouth. Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton panned for giving a 32-minute speech. (Human Events Online)
In recent years there were differences between those of Presidents Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton and (a pause for heavy breathing) George W. Bush. But some of this was rhetoric, some was posturing and much was intended for domestic consumption, not influencing the actual conduct of U.S. foreign relations overseas. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Leach had praise for past leaders of both parties namely former Vice President Al Gore and former President George H. W. Bush and said he was proud of his party s history of accomplishments. But he then took aim at the current Republican party, which he said has "broken with its conservative heritage" on most all issues. (Roll Call)
George H. W. Bush was the millionaire with a cigarette boat, a family compound and a privileged background. Yet, Bush managed to woo the tractor-pull crowd, turning the Democrat into the candidate who couldn't connect with average citizens. (Boston Globe)
Once Reagan defused the doubts about him - mostly through a strong debate performance, and by choosing an experienced vice presidential nominee, George H. W. Bush - he cruised to victory. Obama is obviously hoping that Biden can provide some of the reassurance to moderate voters that Bush gave to Reagan's ticket. (Boston Globe)
Nominee Michael Dukakis marched out of Atlanta with a 17-point lead in the polls against Vice President George H. W. Bush. To Democrats, it all seemed too good to be true. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Its only because Ronald Reagan brilliantly managed the end of the Cold War, and George H. W. Bush defanged (at the time) Saddam Hussein in Gulf War I, that our country would even contemplate such a thing. Democratic presidents with neither foreign policy experience nor impressive legislative accomplishments - charismatic, good-looking, and well-spoken agents of change - seem to come along in 16 year intervals: JFK in 1960, Carter in 1976, and Clinton in 1992. (CBS News)
What isn't clear is whether this is a so-called "scanner moment" - a seemingly inconsequential act that ends up terminally branding a campaign: George H. W. Bush amazed by an optical scanner at a supermarket; John Kerry windsurfing; Michael Dukakis looking ridiculous in a tank. Mr. Obama is clearly hoping to make it so. (Globe and Mail)
titled Seven for the number of homes the Obama team says he has, and today s commercial named, Out of touch, which features him riding in a golf cart with President George H. W. Bush. Call it country club economics, the announcer says. (Christian Science Monitor)
With the GOP's ideological warriors seizing the spotlight, the same year's Republican conclave proved far less helpful for incumbent George H. W. Bush. So what are the challenges Obama and the Democrats face this year. (Boston Globe)
He served as President Fords running mate in 1976, threw his hat in the ring briefly in 1980, and suffered a painful loss to George H. W. Bush in the1988 primary battle. Dole saw the 1996 nomination as the pinnacle of his career and as the reward for a lifetime of meritorious GOP service. (Townhall.com)
It was the same convention where Texas Gov. Ann Richards made her famous Poor George, speech directed at George H. W. Bush. It was the same year Bill Clinton accepted the Democratic nomination for the presidency. (KHOU.com, TX)
Asia Times Online :: Asian news and current affairs. The often repeated refrain "we don't want to be in another cold war" is nonsense - we are in one. (Asia Times Online)
For heaven's sake, what would George H. W. Bush do. (Even he went to war to reverse an invasion of the petrocracy, Kuwait. (Human Events Online)
He most recently served as director of the George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) nuclear-powered aircraft carrier program at Northrop Grumman's Newport News shipyard. Prior to that, he held a variety of positions of increasing responsibility in the U.S. Navy for 30 years, attaining the rank of captain. (Primezone Releases)
Former President George H. W. Bush dedicated the center along with Bank of America Brand and Advertising Executive Anne Saunders (background) ... Former President George H. W. Bush dedicated the center by cutting the ribbon to mark its official opening ... Former U.S. President George H. W. Bush Welcomes Team USA and Their Families Family Center Serves as Home Away from Home for U.S. Olympians Competing in Beijing and Those Who Helped Them Get Here BEIJING, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- George H. W.... (PR Newswire)
He then looked the other way, where Bush was waving his American flag, accompanied by the first lady, their daughter Barbara and his father, former President George H. W. Bush. MMVIII The Associated Press. (CBS News)
It was George H. W. Bush that issued the first executive order banning offshore drilling in 1991. Bill Clinton extended the executive order in 1998. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
" Phelps touched the wall and spun around so quickly to see his time that he bumped his head on the wall. He pumped both arms in the air, and quickly spotted his mother and two sisters in the massive stands at the Water Cube. He then looked the other way, where Bush was waving his American flag, accompanied by the first lady, their daughter Barbara and his father, former President George H. W. Bush. "I looked up and he waved the flag and nodded his head," Phelps said. "That was a pretty cool... (Athens Banner-Herald)
President George H. W. Bush famously said that he didnt like broccoli, and since he was president, he didnt have to eat it. But if the former president is ever diagnosed with diabetes, he may allow broccoli on his plate after all. (Newsmax)
He is the recipient of numerous commendations and awards to include the Department of Justice, Criminal Division's Award for Investigative Initiative and the Central Intelligence Agency's George H. W. Bush Award for Excellence in Counterterrorism. Mr. Lormel is an accomplished instructor and conference speaker, with extensive domestic and international experience. (PR Newswire)
Previously, she held a number of senior international trade positions in the U.S. government and was Deputy to the Chief of Staff for Vice President George H. W. Bush. More On This Topic Background: Q Doha Disaster Commentary. (Forbes)
Harrington's bet on McDonald's, Greyhound raised lots of dough - Nashville Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
And in 1992, President George H. W. Bush, who at one point tried to cultivate a taste for pork rinds to endear himself to everyday voters, learned the hard way that cigarette boats and golf carts are sorry accessories for a recession-era president - particularly one who is up for reelection. "There are two ways vacations can mess you up: Number one, choice of location, and number two, of course, is what you do when you get there," said Robert J. Thompson, founder of the Bleier Center for... (Boston Globe)
While John F. Kennedy manipulated his magnificent war record, he never claimed that it gave him special insight into the conduct of foreign or military matters -- neither did Jimmy Carter or George H. W. Bush. As far as the conduct of war is concerned, we forget at our peril the famous teaching of 19th century general Karl von Clausewitz: "War is diplomacy by other means". (NJ.com -- Times)
The Globe said she had photos of herself with President Reagan, whom she called "a dear man," and George H. W. Bush, who, she said, was "handsomer than his son, but his son's doing very well, I think.". Ms. Slocum was born in 1915 in New York City, the daughter of banker Lawrence Gillespie. (Boston Globe)
com reported that the person in question is merely former vice president Dan Quayle, who served under George H. W. Bush. A gossipsauce rep said unnamed show insiders told the site that Quayle is "on the short list" of stars in final negotiations. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
On July 26, 1990, President George H. W. Bush signed this groundbreaking Act into law, better enabling citizens with disabilities to participate fully in all aspects of life. Over the course of nearly two decades, this Act has made our schools and workplaces more welcoming, helped change attitudes that once seemed unchangeable, and expanded opportunity for many exceptional Americans. (White House News Releases)
It was 18 years ago, come July 26, that President George H. W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (the ADA). The bill had been the result of extensive negotiations and compromise between business and disability leaders, garnering broad bipartisan support on Capitol Hill. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Congress imposed a moratorium on new offshore wells along much of the country's coastline in 1982, and President George H. W. Bush added a presidential moratorium in 1990. But President George W. Bush lifted that moratorium early last week as part of a concerted Republican push on drilling. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Standing beside former President George H. W. Bush at his summer estate in Kennebunkport, Maine, Sen. John McCain accepted praise from the former president before attending two high-dollar fundraisers hosted by him and former first lady Barbara Bush. (ABC News)
Romney has seemed, at times, to be modeling himself on the political figure he most resembles and admires - George H. W. Bush. Both had fathers who were successful politicians. (Boston Globe)
The budget crisis of the late nineteen-eighties persuaded first George H. W. Bush and then Bill Clinton to adopt some fiscal discipline, and Congress to go along with them. In some ways, the current situation is more alarming than either of those, but, so far, neither of the Presidential nominees has taken up the call for appropriately bold measures. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Ronald Reagan's 1980 selection of George H. W. Bush was not a shocker, nor was Michael Dukakis' 1988 selection of Sen. Lloyd Bentsen, D-Texas, nor the 2004 selection of Sen. (MSNBC -- Politics)
How Good Was the Good War. July 14, 2008 Issue Copyright. (The American Conservative)
Asia Times Online :: Asian news and current affairs. (Note: This article was written before Tuesday's fall in the oil price - the biggest drop in one day in 17 years. (Asia Times Online)
In 1990, when his old friend from the oil patch President George H. W. Bush, asked him to be ambassador to Austria, he accepted, and served for three years. He worked to improve business ties with the former Soviet bloc. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Perhaps President George H. W. Bush or Bill Clinton expressly repudiated the order. Or perhaps they reaffirmed it, thereby laying the foundation for President Bush, with the encouragement of Vice President Cheney, to do the samethrough a process entirely independent of the administration's formal directives on the subject. (Slate)
In one way, the message is simple: Ross, a career foreign service officer, was lead negotiator on Israeli-Palestinian issues for Presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and he got the two sides as close as they've come to a peace deal before stepping down after the 2000 election. His presence alongside Obama in Israel, the Palestinian territories and Jordan is designed to signal the senator's intent to resume the active pursuit of the peace process, which Obama claims President George W.... (Time.com)
Democrat Franklin Roosevelt won a third term in 1940, and Republican George H. W. Bush succeeded Ronald Reagan in 1988; in both cases, the vote was much closer than it had been in the previous election. Not so lucky were Richard Nixon in 1960, Hubert Humphrey in 1968, Gerald Ford in 1976, and Al Gore in 2000. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
an unbroken series of nominations of judges who will interpret the law and will reject the noxious and absurd myth that previous court opinions are "the law of the land"; (Presidents Ronald W. Reagan and George H. W. Bush gave us activists such as Sandra Day O'Connor, Anthony Kennedy and David Souter. . (Townhall.com)
Furse, a West University Place resident and former director of policy planning for former President George H. W. Bush, has been unfurling conservative endorsements all summer from Steve Hotze and pro-life groups. Furse is looking to grab the seat formerly held by Sen. (Fort Bend Southwest Sun, TX)
BERLIN, July 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Former US President George H. W. Bush received the American Academy in Berlin's 2008 Henry A. Kissinger Award on July 3 for his service in strengthening the transatlantic community. The American Academy in Berlin honored former US President George H.W. Bush with its 2008 Henry A. Kissinger Award. (PR Newswire)
The Iraqi survivors and American critics of the President George H. W. Bush say that the president encouraged the rebellion after halting American troops at Iraq's southern border with Kuwait and the end of the Persian Gulf War ... This remark by George H. W. Bush was heard by Iraqis on the Voice of America on February 15, 1991 shortly before the uprisings began. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Asia Times Online :: Asian News, Business and Economy. NEW YORK - After eight weeks of observing the American presidential race from inside the United States, I see voters primed to make big choices about reversing the rot of the George W Bush years. (Asia Times Online)
The Congressional Black Caucus took up the menthol issue in June after Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, an African-American who was the secretary of health under President George H. W. Bush, met with members of Congress and their staffs to voice concerns about the bill s treatment of menthol. Dr. Sullivan, president emeritus of Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, was one of nearly a dozen former federal health officials who had signed a letter expressing concern about the bill s treatment of menthol. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
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