Rebel-in-chief inside the bold and controversial presidency of George W. Bush Barnes, Fred 1943- creator text biography nyu New York Crown Forum c2006 2006 1st ed. monographic eng
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220 p. ; 22 cm. Veteran political reporter Barnes provides an insider's view of how Bush's unique presidential style and bold reforms are dramatically remaking the country--and, indeed, the world. In the process, Barnes shows, the president is shaking up Washington and reshaping the conservative movement. Barnes has gained extraordinary access to the Bush administration, conducting rare one-on-one interviews with Bush, Cheney, Rice, Rumsfeld, and many other close presidential advisers. Barnes shows how Bush acts as an "insurgent force" in the nation's capital; how he is redefining conservatism for a new era; how he has revolutionized American foreign policy--and how his crusade for democracy would have been anathema to Bush himself only five years ago; when and why he decided to go into Iraq, even knowing that he was putting his future at risk; how he routinely defies conventional wisdom--and why he usually wins.--From publisher description. The insurgent leader -- The outsider : Bush and the Washington establishment -- Strike the hole, strike the rancher : the Bush revolution in foreign policy -- Reversal : reinventing America's role in the Middle East -- Unflinching : bringing democracy to Iraq -- The crusade for democracy -- Taking ownership -- Faith-based -- The new conservatism -- The new majority. Fred Barnes. Includes index. n-us--- Bush, George W. (George Walker) 1946- Political and social views Bush, George W. (George Walker) 1946- Influence Conservatism United States United States Politics and government 2001-2009 United States Foreign relations 2001- E902 .B3725 2006 973.931/092 0307336492 9780307336491 2005023362 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0517/2005023362.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0622/2005023362-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0622/2005023362-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0622/2005023362-s.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0517/2005023362.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0622/2005023362-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0622/2005023362-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0622/2005023362-s.html DLC 050811 20170105102918.0 14071468