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Bush's Rose-Colored Glasses
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Richard Wolffe is Daily Beast columnist and an award-winning journalist. He covered the entire length of Barack Obama's presidential campaign for Newsweek magazine. His book, Renegade: The Making of a President, was published by Crown in June.
In his first major domestic speech since leaving office, George W. Bush sounded many of the themes he campaigned on in 2000. Richard Wolffe on the things he didn't say.
Bush Is Fun Again!
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Michael Schaffer is a writer in Philadelphia. One Nation Under Dog, his book about petmania, the pet industry, and what modern petkeeping says about modern America, is available from Henry Holt. For more visit www.michaelschaffer.net.
When he left office in January, George W. Bush's popularity plunged. But with Cheney and Rummy back in the headlines, Michael Schaffer says that opinion is shifting once again: the loveable, bumbling Bush of old is back.
Six Bush Bombshells
President Obama may be running the country, but recently, players from the Bush administration seem to be getting all the press. From revelations regarding Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's Biblical briefings to Cheney's role in enhanced interrogation techniques, here's a sampling of what we've learned about them since they left the White House.
Did Rumsfeld Ruin Bush?
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The Daily Beast is dedicated to news and commentary, culture, and entertainment. We carefully curate the web’s most essential stories and bring you original must-reads from our talented contributors.
The 10 allegations in the GQ article making waves include ex-officials faulting the former Defense secretary for messing up Katrina, stiffing Kennedy of a medal-and putting out daily intelligence briefings adorned with quotes from the Bible.
How Much is a Bush Speech Worth?
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Benjamin Sarlin is Washington correspondent for The Daily Beast. He previously covered New York City politics for The New York Sun and has worked for talkingpointsmemo.com.
The soon-to-be ex-president is planning to "replenish the ol' coffers" on the lecture circuit. Will anybody be willing to pay?
More Scoop on How Palin Got Picked
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Scott Horton is a law professor and writer on legal and national security affairs for Harper's Magazine and The American Lawyer, among other publications.
Her rise to the ticket was the result of very skillful, behind-the-scenes work by the very Beltway élite that she so happily excoriates.
What Are We About to Pass?
10 Power Food Combos
Divya Gugnani is the CEO and founder of BehindtheBurner.com, an emerging culinary media brand that creates expert-based content about food, wine, mixology, and nutrition.
How Barack Beat Bibi
Peter Beinart, senior political writer for The Daily Beast, is associate professor of journalism and political science at City University of New York and a senior fellow at the New America Foundation. His new book, The Icarus Syndrome: A History of American Hubris, will be published by HarperCollins in June. Follow him on Twitter and Facebook.
11 Astonishing Video Moments from Health Care's Big Day
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The Road to Health-Care Reform: Five Milestones
Benjamin Sarlin is Washington correspondent for The Daily Beast. He previously covered New York City politics for The New York Sun and has worked for talkingpointsmemo.com.
The Week Ahead in Culture
Jaimie Etkin is an editorial assistant at The Daily Beast. She has also written for Us Weekly and Radar.
Max Read is a writer living and working in New York City.
