Washington Watch Articles From 1992
George Bush's Convention Victory in Houston
With the conclusion of the Republican Convention, George Bush leaves Houston still trailing in the polls but coming back strong.
Arab Americans at the Republican and Democratic Conventions
A record number of Arab Americans were delegates to this year's Republican National Convention. The more than 30 Arab American delegates who went to Houston represented a significant increase over the average 4 or so who attended Republican conventions in past years. They also signaled a breakthrough for Arab American political work within the party.
Foreign Affairs: Bush's Strong Suit?
One week before the Republican National Convention, world events may be dealing George Bush the cards he needs to improve his chances against a still-surging Bill Clinton.
Bush's Troubles
Two weeks after the Democratic Convention, Presidential candidate Bill Clinton is still riding a wave of popularity.
Fallout from the Democratic National Convention
Democrats are excited, Republicans are in disarray and Perot supporters are angry and confused.
Democrats and Their Conventions
When I walked to the podium of the Democratic Convention in San Francisco to nominate Jesse Jackson for President in 1984, I became the first Arab American to address a national political convention. In 1988, I was once again given that special opportunity when I walked to the podium of the convention in Atlanta to lead the historic debate on Palestinian rights.
Elections Produce Real Changes in the U.S.
It is becoming increasingly difficult to write about U.S. politics without focusing on Ross Perot.