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George W. Bush became president under some of the most unusual circumstances in U.S. history, with the very legitimacy of his claim to victory a matter of strong public debate. In spite of the highly contested election that brought him to power, Bush came into office with assertiveness and resolve, surprising many of his critics with a successful early push for tax reduction and other domestic
initiatives. However, the shattering events of September 11, 2001 forced the Bush administration to refocus its agenda. Since that day, the power of the presidency--as well as its limitations--have been at the forefront of the public's mind.
Considering the Bush Presidency
offers a wide-ranging scholarly review and analysis of the George W. Bush presidency. Written by leading political
scientists, this collection features timely and unique essays that cover such topics as the Bush transition, staffing the Bush presidency, battles over executive privilege, Bush and presidential war powers, the vice presidency of Dick Cheney, and the relationship between the president and Congress. With selections that balance popular topics and theoretical rigor, Considering the Bush
Presidency
is ideal for introductory American politics and presidency courses.
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| Contents |
1.
Introduction: Assessing the Bush Presidency
,
James P. Pfiffner
2.
The Bush Transition
,
John P. Burke
3.
Organizing the Bush Presidency: Assessing Its Early Performance
,
Kathryn Dunn Tenpas and Stephen Hess
4.
The Bush Staff and Cabinet System
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Charles E. Walcott and Karen M. Hult
5.
Bush and Public Opinion
,
Michael A. Dimock
6.
Dignified Authenticity: George W. Bush and the Symbolic Presidency
,
Gary L. Gregg II
7.
The Way We Go to War: The Iraq Resolution
,
Louis Fisher
8.
Executive Privilege in the Bush Administration: The Conflict between Secrecy and Accountability
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Mark J. Rozell
9.
George W. Bush and Congress: The Electoral Connection
,
Michael Nelson
10.
Cheney and Vice Presidential Power
,
Paul Kengor
11.
On the Edge: The Electoral Career of George W. Bush
,
Andrew E. Busch
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| Authors, editors,
and contributors |
Edited by Gary L. Gregg, Mitch McConnell Chair in Leadership, University of Louisville and
Mark J. Rozell, Professor and Chair of the Department of Politics, The Catholic University of America
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