thinkprogress.org - 11/7/2008
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When George W. Bush leaves office in January, he’s likely to join other past presidents and write a memoir. However, publishers aren’t that interested in producing something from history’s most unpopular president at this point and are suggesting that he “ take [his] ...
blogs.tnr.com - 11/10/2008
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blogs.tnr.com —
You hear lots of talk about which former
president Barack Obama should use as a model. Bill...
Clinton comes up regularly. Franklin Roosevelt, too. But what about the guy in the White House now? I know, President Bush’s approval ratings are hovering ...
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Why Obama Should Copy Bush (Really!)
washingtonmonthly.com - 11/6/2008
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washingtonmonthly.com —
WE LET BUSH DOWN.... A friend emailed me
last night, telling me that this op-ed from the...
Wall Street Journal may very well be the single most foolish op-ed ever published in a major American newspaper. That's obviously a difficult...
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We let Bush down
chicagoboyz.net - 11/11/2008
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chicagoboyz.net —
Let the rehabilitation of Bush begin! For the
past 8 years, the most strident and hysterical leftist...
criticism of Bush has centered on his intelligence policies which leftist assured us arose purely out of a callous disregard for civil liberties and ...
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Rehabilitating Bush
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Shakesville —
Aww. Poor guy can't catch a break. Publishers Not Interested in Producing Bush's Memoir When George W. Bush leaves office in January, he’s likely to join other past presidents and write a memoir. However, publishers aren’t that interested in producing something from history’s most unpopular president at this point and are suggesting that he “take [his] time.” Even Marji Ross of the conservative Regnery Publishing said, “Certainly the longer he waits, the better.”Okay, Shakers- What should be the title of Bush's memoir, ...
Ten Post Round-Up: Big News In Digestible Bits (Friday, November 7th)
The Democratic Daily —
... Thanks to Obama’s election win, it’s cool to be black. How to milk it for all it’s worth…
Do our troops really support their current Commander-in-Chief?
We should probably curb our enthusiasm for the next president since our current president still has plenty of damage left to do and 73 days left to do it…
Poor GWB can’t get no respect…no respect… ...
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The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan —
Will Bush write a book?: When George W. Bush leaves office in January, he’s likely to join other past presidents and write a memoir. However, publishers aren’t that interested in producing something from history’s most unpopular president at this point and are suggesting that he “take [his] time.” Even Marji Ross of the conservative Regnery Publishing said, “Certainly the longer he waits, the better.” President Clinton received $15 million for his autobiography, “My Life,” although few expect Bush will command the same sum. Brian Beutler ...
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