Political Figures

Presidential Eating Preferences Presidential Eating Preferences

Everyone knows what his predecessors liked for dinner. But there's one special dish we'd really like to serve George W. Bush.

Aug 24, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Old Threats, New Fears Old Threats, New Fears

Investigators have known for a decade about terrorist plots to bring down passenger jets with liquid explosives. So why, all of a sudden, did Bush ban most liquids on flights?

Aug 16, 2006 / Column / Robert Scheer

Bush Postpones 2008 Election Bush Postpones 2008 Election

In a news brief from the future, Bush continues to do whatever it takes to protect us from terror.

Jul 31, 2006 / Stephen Gillers

Open Mike, Closed Mind Open Mike, Closed Mind

Bush's boorish comments at the G-8 summit revealed more than his ignorance of the Mideast: His policies have made the US a helpless bystander as the entire region burns.

Jul 19, 2006 / Column / Robert Scheer

Stop the Waffling Stop the Waffling

Democrats should take a page from the GOP playbook and back candidates willing to stand up for their values, rather than wasting their money, time and votes on those who won't.

Jul 5, 2006 / Column / Robert Scheer

Bush and the Ten Commandments Bush and the Ten Commandments

No President in living memory is as overtly religious as George W. Bush. But just how well have the President and his henchmen kept the commandments?

Jun 26, 2006 / Brooke Allen and Patrick Doyle

Cheney and HAL Cheney and HAL

As CEO of Halliburton, Dick Cheney was not much different from other corporate titans ensnared by accusations of incompetence and fraud.

Jun 22, 2006 / William Greider

The Hot Air Factory The Hot Air Factory

Under Karl Rove's deft hand, Bush has been maneuvered from one catastrophe to another. Why is the left obsessed with him?

Jun 15, 2006 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

DeLay’s Mission Continues DeLay’s Mission Continues

What is the born-again East Texas word for chutzpah? Whatever it is, Tom DeLay displays enormous amounts, as he exits Congress and faces corruption charges.

Jun 14, 2006 / Column / Robert Scheer

All DeLay’s Children All DeLay’s Children

Tom DeLay has left Congress, but his legacy lives on in the work of five disciples.

Jun 5, 2006 / Ari Berman

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