Washington Watch Articles From 2001
U.S. ATTITUDES AND THE CURRENT CRISIS
One month after the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, President George Bush retains the strong support of a significant percentage of American voters.
JIMMY CARTER: OUR GREATEST EX-PRESIDENT
When American Presidents leave office, the battle for their legacy begins. Historians debate their contributions, reporters examine their records and the public weighs their memories.
THE ENDLESS ELECTION
It feels like the 2000 elections have just ended and already Republicans and Democrats are engaged in battles on several electoral fronts.
THE BUSH-CLINTON TRANSITION CONTINUES
Washington is experiencing an unusual drama. While a new president is attempting to find his footing and present his agenda before the American people, an ex-president remains in the spotlight, relentlessly attacked by his former foes.
CLINTON’S LEGACY
I say, give the man his due. In recent weeks, Arab disappointment with President Clinton’s last ditch peace making effort has prompted a loud chorus of bitter attacks.
ABRAHAMAND DANIELS:TWO ARAB AMERICANSIN THE BUSH CABINET
If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, E. Spencer Abraham and Mitchell E. Daniels will become members of the Cabinet of the incoming Bush Administration.