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January 17, 2023
The Rise and Fall of the Bush Family Dynasty
You can’t blame Jeb.
George H.W. Bush
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Politics & Policy
September 8, 2020
How James Baker Became James Baker
In this exclusive excerpt from the forthcoming ‘The Man Who Ran Washington,’ two veteran political correspondents recount how the future Reagan and Bush cabinet member's family legacy, a personal tragedy, and a friendship forged on the Houston Country Club’s tennis courts put a restless middle-aged lawyer on the path to
Politics & Policy
January 16, 2020
Bull Session: Beto Is Still Out Here Standing on Stuff
Plus, Chip Roy blames California, Paul Bettencourt targeted by liberal hackers, and other extremely on-brand happenings
Politics & Policy
January 2, 2019
The Texanhood of George H. W. Bush
He built an oil empire, revitalized the state’s Republican party, gave rise to a political dynasty, and forever changed the Lone Star State. Yet the question dogged him his entire life: Was he a real Texan or merely a Yankee transplant?
Politics & Policy
December 10, 2018
George H.W. Bush and the Texas Media
The 41st president was described as his own best press secretary—especially with the Texas media.
Politics & Policy
December 7, 2018
Brushes With 41
Six Texans (and honorary Texans) share memories of the man the public rarely saw.
Texas History
December 6, 2018
The Economy and ‘Read My Lips,’ Not Ross Perot, Cost President Bush His 1992 Reelection
Dallas billionaire Ross Perot often is miscast as a spoiler in the election that saw Bill Clinton replace George H.W Bush in the White House.
Texas History
December 5, 2018
Notes from President George H.W. Bush’s Funeral
It was a funeral marked far more often by humor than by maudlin sentiment.
Critters
December 3, 2018
George H. W. Bush’s Dog, Sully, Is a Very Good Boy
A few words on Sully, the former president’s late-in-life pal.
Texas History
December 1, 2018
Reactions to the Death of George H. W. Bush
The 41st president was the oldest living former president in the history of the United States
Texas History
November 30, 2018
President George H. W. Bush Dies at 94
The 41st president's death comes less than eight months after that of his wife, Barbara.
Texas History
April 17, 2018
A Nation Reacts to the Death of Barbara Bush
Presidents past and present, as well as leaders from across the political spectrum, mourn the death of the former first lady.
Texas History
April 17, 2018
Former First Lady Barbara Bush Dies
She was only the second woman in U.S. history to have been married to one president and the mother of a second president.
Texas History
April 17, 2018
Barbara Bush Had a Good Life But a Hard One
As I have aged and faced my own challenges as a female on this planet, I have come to a different understanding of Barbara Bush.
Texas History
April 15, 2018
Barbara Bush, in Failing Health, Forgoes Medical Treatment, Family Says
In an announcement, the former first lady has decided against any further medical treatment and will focus on comfort care.
The Daily Post
November 16, 2017
Eight Women Have Accused George H.W. Bush of Groping Them
One woman alleges that the former president touched her inappropriately in 2003, when she was sixteen years old.
Politics & Policy
January 27, 2016
The P. Q&A
The grandson of a president. The nephew of a president. And the son of a candidate who’s currently on the stump. Such is the reality for George P. Bush, the state’s first-term land commissioner and the newest face of the family dynasty. But what course is he setting for himself?
Politics & Policy
March 13, 2015
The Fixer
James Baker says politics has changed since his White House days. For the worse.
Politics & Policy
February 12, 2014
Smile and Say, “Bush!”
Photographer David Valdez is back on familiar turf: on the campaign trail, documenting the public and private moments of a candidate with the surname Bush.
Politics & Policy
July 5, 2013
The Good Soldier
George Bush strives for a higher command.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Doonesbury on the “Breakaway Republic” of Texas
G.B. Trudeau worked the Alamo, SXSW, Bush, Perry, and an Aggie joke into six Doonesbury strips about Texas secession, but unlike his sonogram law series, hardly anybody noticed.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Here Comes George P. Bush
Is this man running for office? It sure looks that way. He just filed "an appoinment of a campaign treasurer" for a still-unspecified position.
Food & Drink
January 21, 2013
Do You Have the Palate of a President?
Exploring the culinary preferences of George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon Baines Johnson.
Film & TV
January 21, 2013
Two New Documentaries Focus on Bush 41 and Ann Richards
Political junkies sad the legislature is in an off year can dig their teeth into two new documentaries about Texas politicians premiering this month.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Dubya Visits Obama
George W. and Laura Bush return to Washington D.C. for a joke-filled unveiling of their official White House portrait.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Not Many Texans Think Perry Should Run for Governor in 2014
Only 29 percent of Texans would support Perry for a fourth full term.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Texans Are Not Sore Losers
Other presidential hopefuls from Texas have gracefully exited the stage when their time was over.
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
Born to Run
In the campaign for governor, the Republican nominee is out to prove to voters—and himself—that he’s his own George Bush.
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
“Read My Lips: No New Texas”
George H. W. Bush has given Texas the Republican convention—and little else.
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
Elephant Walk
Jim Baker’s boyhood home, take in Robert Mosbacher’s old stomping grounds, and see the Houstonian suite where George Bush slept!
Books
January 20, 2013
Nice Guys Finish Last
A pivotal loss in the 1970 Senate race shaped George Bush’s future. An excerpt from a new book on the 1988 presidential campaign.
News & Politics
October 25, 2012
Texas Politicians Hit a Different Kind of Trail
From Bush to Hutchison, Texas proves politicians are no slouches when it comes to exercise.
Politics & Policy
October 15, 2012
Jeb Bush Says Texas Could Turn “Blue” In Just Four Years
Joe Hagan profiles the Bush dynasty for New York magazine.
Politics & Policy
August 6, 2012
George P. Bush’s Star Continues to Rise
George P. Bush, nephew of Bush 43 and the grandson of Bush 41, is taking a prominent position in the Republican Party of Texas, a move that cements his status as a future political star.
Politics & Policy
February 20, 2012
Babies-in-Chief: Texan Presidents as Children
Happy Presidents' Day! Before the three presidents from Texas were politicians they were ... babies. See baby pictures of LBJ, George H.W. Bush, and George W. Bush.
February 17, 2012
Win the Weekend: How Many TCU Players Failed Their Drug Tests?
Plus, Josh Hamilton's first interview since his relapse, El Paso's Komen Race, and George H.W. Bush's hosiery.
Politics & Policy
December 1, 2011
Why Did Mitt Romney Visit with Bush 41?
Nothing to see here. The presidential candidate just dropped by George H.W. Bush’s Houston home today for a friendly visit.
The Horse's Mouth
August 31, 2010
Covering High Society
Shelby Hodge on covering high society.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2010
Today in the governor’s race: Why Hutchison can’t resign
HUTCHISON George H.W. Bush will endorse Hutchison, following Cheney and Baker. The Cheney endorsement was worse than useless; it was self-defeating, because it didn’t help her with conservatives who hate all things Washington, and it hurt her with moderate R’s who saw him as a sinister figure who undermined the
Politics & Policy
May 31, 2008
End of The Road
During all but two of the past twenty years, someone named Bush had led our nation or led our state. Now we’re moving on.
Politics & Policy
April 30, 2004
Cast Away
For Sharon Bush, membership in the world's most powerful family had its privileges. But as she discovered after her husband of 23 years—the brother of one president and the son of another—ended their marriage via e-mail, it can be revoked without warning.
Politics & Policy
June 30, 2003
FLFW Will See You Now
In a rare interview, George H.W. Bush—a.k.a. the Former Leader of the Free World—disses Newt and the Dixie Chicks, muses on the restorative powers of Maine, and (who'd have imagined?) has nice things to say about the current occupant of the Oval Office.
Politics & Policy
April 30, 1999
The Obsession Thing
When someone says she loves George Bush these days, she’s almost certainly talking about the man William Bennett recently christened “W.” But at least one novelist prefers the ex-president to the presidential hopeful. Next January Simon and Schuster will publish Lydia Millet’s George Bush, Dark Prince of Love, which she
Politics & Policy
November 1, 1997
The Revision Thing
The opening of the George Bush presidential library at Texas A&M is a good occasion to ask two questions on the mind of everyone but Bush himself: How good a president was he? And what sort of ex-president has he been?
Politics & Policy
September 30, 1992
The Eternal Challenger
Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez has spent most of his 76 years swinging wildly at political heavyweights. Now he’s finally landed a punch—on the president of the United States.
Politics & Policy
June 30, 1992
Happy Babble
George H. W. Bush's commencement speech at Southern Methodist University was long on rhetoric and short on specifics.
Politics & Policy
December 1, 1991
Plains Poll
For the Bush administration, Lubbock is still the hub of popular opinion.
Politics & Policy
April 1, 1991
Meaner Than a Junkyard Dog
“Guys like me like Iraq,” says Houston oilman Oscar Wyatt. “That’s the way the real world works, baby.”
Politics & Policy
April 1, 1989
Don’t Call Him Junior
George W. Bush wants to be governor of Texas. He says he’s not following in his father’s footsteps, but his name, his career, and his ideas about politics seem an awful lot like Dad’s.
Politics & Policy
March 1, 1989
The Second Coming
Twenty-five years ago, Texans hoped LBJ would lead them into the promised land. They have the same hopes for the new president, but George Bush is making no promises.