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Bush Is So Yesterday

As George Bush's presidency winds down to its inevitable (and constitutionally mandated) conclusion, the question lingers as to when "W" will become a "lame duck." Everyone seems have their own take on the long goodbye. What's yours?

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June 2008
- Britain Rolls Out New Iran Sanctions
  
  Washington Post | Jun 16, 08 8:18 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Britain and the European Union will slap Iran with a new round of sanctions over its refusal to curtail its nuclear program, PM Gordon Brown announced today, handing President Bush an unexpected farewell gift on the last day of his weeklong European trip. Brown froze the assets of Iran's largest bank as of today, reports the Washington Post; he also pledged about 200 more troops to join the 7,800 British soldiers already in Afghanistan. More »
- Bush London Trip Sparks Clashes
  
  BBC | Jun 16, 08 3:25 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Hundreds of anti-war demonstrators clashed with London police as they protested President Bush's visit yesterday, reports the BBC. Protesters chanted "George Bush, terrorist!" but were kept out of the president's earshot as he arrived at 10 Downing Street. More »
- Don't Be So Happy to See Bush Go, Europe
  
  Times (UK) | Jun 13, 08 5:00 CDT
  
  (Newser) - President Bush might be touring Europe to yawns and boos, but its citizens and pundits alike will miss their favorite political punching bag when he’s gone, Gerard Baker writes in the Times of London. “They'll miss, first, having a villain in the White House,” Baker explains. “It's a really convenient excuse to avoid doing anything yourself on pressing global concerns.” More »
- Bush Says Bye, Europe Says Good Riddance
  
  New York Times | Jun 12, 08 11:16 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Earlier visits by George W. Bush to Europe have been greeted by massive protests, but the president's valedictory tour of the Old World barely inspired a shrug. "Bush-bashing has become a bore," writes Roger Cohen in his New York Times column. That doesn't mean he's any better liked, though, and the president's "farewell lap, or limp" stands as a reminder of how bad US-Europe relations have become. More »
- Bush Rues Gun-Slinger Image
  
  Times (UK) | Jun 11, 08 8:22 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Looking back on his years in office, President Bush admitted yesterday he regrets using phrases like "bring 'em on,” and “dead or alive,” which “indicated to people that I was, you know, not a man of peace." In "retrospect I could have used a different tone, a different rhetoric," he tells the Times of London. More »
- Mideast Peace Initiatives Dodge US Disapproval
  
  New York Times | Jun 3, 08 10:00 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Middle East nations are moving to resolve their conflicts without, and often in defiance of, Washington, write Hussein Agha and Robert Malley in the New York Times . Israel is in peace talks with both Hamas and Syria, and Lebanon has reached political reconciliation after a near civil war. All three deals have been mediated by US allies—Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey—despite US disapproval. All realize that US guidance has failed. More »
May 2008
- McClellan Blasts Bush in Harsh New Memoir
  
  Politico | May 27, 08 8:24 CDT
  
  (Newser) - Former White House spokesman Scott McClellan blasts President Bush for not being "open and forthright" about the war in Iraq and using "propaganda" to sell it, Politico reports. The president "veered terribly off course," McClellan writes in his surprisingly harsh new memoir. He also criticizes the press for not challenging Bush enough, even while admitting that some of his own statements at press conferences were "badly misguided." More »
- Times Editorial Has White House Seeing Red
  
  The Hill | May 26, 08 3:57 CDT
  
  (Newser) - The New York Times lambasted President Bush in an editorial today for opposing the new GI Bill, and the White House swiftly fired back, the Hill reports. The paper “irresponsibly distorted” Bush's opposition to the bill, said a statement from press secretary Dana Perino, who said the editorial "could not be farther from the truth about the president’s record of leadership on this issue." More »
- Distracted US Finds Mideast Clout Waning
  
  Reuters | May 26, 08 3:45 CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Bush Administration's problems are hardly confined to abysmal domestic approval ratings, writes veteran Reuters journalist Jonathan Wright. Middle Eastern leaders are paying less and less attention to the lame-duck president, who spoke of the need to isolate Hamas during a visit to Egypt last week—even as his host was mediating discussions between Israel and Gaza. More »
- Saudis Won't Budge on Oil
  
  Associated Press | May 16, 08 6:26 CDT
  
  (Newser) - Saudi Arabia's leaders today denied a request from visiting President Bush that they boost oil production to help ease rising gas prices, the AP reports. "Supply and demand are in balance today," the kingdom's oil minister said, with the commodity pushing $128 per barrel. "How much does Saudi Arabia need to do to satisfy people who are questioning our oil practices and policies?" More »
- To See Root of GOP's Problems, Look to the Top
  
  Wall Street Journal | May 16, 08 3:31 CDT
  
  (Newser) - It’s too late for the Republican Party to break with President Bush, Peggy Noonan writes in the Wall Street Journal, and that will translate to heavy losses come November. The time for the GOP to call out the administration has passed, she argues. “What two years ago would have been honorable and wise will now look craven.” More »
- Bush: Obama Would 'Appease' Terrorists
  
  CNN | May 15, 08 10:57 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - He didn't name names, but he didn't need to. President Bush used an appearance before Israel’s Knesset today to accuse Barack Obama of the “foolish delusion” that “we should negotiate with terrorists and radicals.” In comments aimed at Obama’s support among American Jews, CNN notes, the president compared the Democrat to Hitler appeasers, saying, "We have an obligation to call this what it is—the false comfort of appeasement, which has been repeatedly discredited by history." More »
- Key Mississippi Loss Rattles Republicans
  
  New York Times | May 15, 08 6:57 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - This week's mauling of the GOP candidate in a special Mississippi election marked the third time this year that a "safe" Republican seat was lost to the Democrats, and GOP bigwigs are sweating about how that bodes for November, the New York Times reports. The party had banked that the Barack Obama connection would turn voters off Democrat Travis Childers, but found President Bush was a far greater liability for GOP candidate Greg Davis. More »
- Confidence in Bush Still Plunging: Poll
  
  Washington Post | May 13, 08 3:53 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Support for President Bush has sunk to its lowest level yet, according to a new Washington Post /ABC News poll. Bush's 31% approval rating marks a career low as 82% of Americans now think the country is heading in the wrong direction. Opinions were highly split along partisan lines. More »
- With Time, McCain Readies for the Fall
  
  Wall Street Journal | May 9, 08 7:09 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - John McCain has had the Republican nomination locked up for three months, and while the Democrats were busily duking it out, the Arizona senator was laying the groundwork for this fall's campaign—hiring new staff and stuffing the piggybank of a once-broke candidacy. As the Wall Street Journal writes, he has also tried to define his ideological stance: a reliable conservative, but at a distance from George W. Bush. More »
- Bush Will Veto Dems' Housing Bill
  
  Washington Post | May 7, 08 2:27 CDT
  
  (Newser) - President Bush said today that he would veto the Democratic housing bill being worked on in the House of Representatives. Bush claims the bill would unfairly bail out "speculators and lenders," the Washington Post reports. "I will veto the bill that's moving through the House today if it makes it to my desk," he promised. More »
- Lame Duck Bush Won't Quit
  
  Washington Post | May 3, 08 12:00 CDT
  
  (Newser) - With less than a year left in office, President Bush refuses to let his lame-duck status keep him quiet, the Washington Post reports. He continues to push for initiatives that are unlikely to see the light of day, including Alaska oil drilling, more nuclear plants, and a Colombia free-trade deal. As the Democratic Congress continues to shrug off his efforts, “I'm perplexed about why there's no action on big issues,” Bush said. More »
- Bush Reaches Historic Low
  
  CNN | May 1, 08 6:55 CDT
  
  (Newser) - George Bush is the most unpopular president in modern history with a 71% disapproval rating, a new CNN poll says. It's the first time any president has cracked the 70% mark in any CNN or Gallup poll—even Nixon remained in the mid-60s on the eve of his resignation in 1974. The previous record belonged to Harry Truman at 67%. More »
April 2008
- Bush Sets Disapproval Record
  
  USA Today | Apr 22, 08 1:08 CDT
  
  (Newser) - Only 28% of Americans approve of George W. Bush’s handling of the presidency, a new low for his administration, USA Today reports. In addition, his disapproval rate—69%—is the lowest in the 70-year history of the Gallup poll. Dissatisfaction over war in Iraq and the soured economy continue to pummel Dubya, whose 90% post-9/11 approval rating also set a record. More »
- 'Dealer'-in-Chief? Bush Hits Game Show
  
  Reuters | Apr 22, 08 7:27 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Increasingly overshadowed by the presidential campaign, George W. Bush got a bit of exposure last night—on a TV game show. The commander-in-chief appeared via satellite on Deal or No Deal to root for a soldier back from Iraq who was gunning for a million dollars in a suitcase, reports Reuters. "I’m thrilled to be anywhere with high ratings these days," joked the president. More »

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President Bush waves as he arrives to Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007. (AP Photo/Ronen Zilberman) (Associated Press)

President Bush waves as he walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007, as he leaves for a trip to the National Security Agency at Fort Meade, Md. (AP Photo/Ron... (Associated Press)

President Bush waves as he returns to the White House in Washington, Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, after spending the weekend at Camp David in Maryland. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds) (Associated Press)

President Bush waves following a speech in support of free trade pacts in the Americas during an event sponsored by the University of Miami Center for Hemispheric Policy in Miami, Friday, Oct. 12, 2007.... (Associated Press)

President Bush, center, waves as he fishes in the Chesapeake Bay on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007 off the shore of St. Michaels, Md., with Melissa and Chris Fischer. Bush is trying to encourage more recreational... (Associated Press)

President Bush waves after speaking at National Defense University's Distinguished Lecture Program during his visit to Eisenhower Hall Baruch Auditorium at Fort McNair in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 23,... (Associated Press)

President Bush waves as he arrives on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007. He was returning from California where he met with wildfire victims. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (Associated Press)

President Bush waves as he boards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Monday, Oct. 29, 2009. The president was traveling to Pennsylvania and Ohio for private fundraiser. (AP Photo/Pablo... (Associated Press)

President Bush waves during his departure from Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Monday, Oct. 29, 2007. The president is traveling to Pennsylvania and Ohio to attend private Republican... (Associated Press)

President Bush waves to the crowd as he arrives to address the graduates of basic combat training during ceremonies, Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, at Fort Jackson, S.C. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain) (Associated Press)

President Bush waves as he arrives on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007. (AP Photo/Name) (Associated Press)

President Bush waves as he arrives in San Antonio, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, where he planned to visit the Center for the Intrepid at Brooke Army Medical Center and attend a fund raiser for Sen. John Cornyn... (Associated Press)

President Bush waves prior to boarding Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, as he headed to Texas. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (Associated Press)

President Bush waves to visitors who turned out to see him leave as he and his wife Laura head toward Air Force One, Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, after spending the weekend at his ranch in Waco, Texas. (AP... (Associated Press)

President Bush waves after presenting the 2007 National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP... (Associated Press)

President Bush waves as he arrives to address the The Federalist Society%u2019s 25th anniversary gala dinner at Union Station in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) (Associated Press)

President Bush waves as he leaves after speaking to the Federalist Society's 25th anniversary gala Thursday, Nov., 15, 2007, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) (Associated Press)

President Bush waves as he boards Marine One helicopter on South Lawn of the White House Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007 in Washington. Bush is traveling to nearby Camp David to spend the Thanksgiving holiday.... (Associated Press)

President Bush waves as he arrives for a visit to Berkeley Plantation on the banks of the James River in Charles City , Va., Monday, Nov. 19, 2007. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) (Associated Press)

President Bush waves after speaking at the 2007 President's Dinner, Wednesday, June 13, 2007, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) (Associated Press)

President Bush waves to a group of spectators as he exits Air Force One, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, at Texas State Technical College in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo, Jerry Larson) (Associated Press)

President Bush waves as he drives German Chancellor Angela Merkel after greeting her upon her arrival at his ranch in Crawford, Texas Friday, Nov. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (Associated Press)

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lame duck
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lame duck • n. an official (esp. the president) in the final period of office, after the election of a successor: as a lame duck, ...

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