Ungraceful exit
Things were going tear-jerkingly well at Linda Chavez's news conference. Then she opened her mouth.
Wednesday, Jan 10, 2001 8:52 AM UTCPolitics George W. Bush
Alicia Montgomery
Politics George W. Bush
Lady Bountiful?
Linda Chavez's "charity" to an illegal Guatemalan immigrant may cost her a Cabinet post. Her critics say it's the only nice thing she's ever done for Latinos.
Wednesday, Jan 10, 2001 12:39 AM UTCPolitics George W. Bush
Gore seals his own fate
Over objections from the Black Caucus, the vice president assures an Electoral College victory for George W. Bush.
Sunday, Jan 7, 2001 12:23 AM UTCPolitics Al Gore
Will Bush Cabinet picks get Borked?
Liberal Democrats are gearing up to oppose the president-elect's most conservative choices. Here's a list of the most vulnerable nominees, and their enemies.
Saturday, Jan 6, 2001 1:18 AM UTCPolitics George W. Bush
Ashcroft whistles Dixie
Bush's attorney general nominee is only the latest conservative lawmaker caught pandering to fans of the Confederacy in a tiny but powerful Southern journal.
Wednesday, Jan 3, 2001 8:49 PM UTCPolitics George W. Bush, Abortion
Bush taps a Democrat
Clinton appointee Norm Mineta is selected to head the Department of Transportation, opponents gear up to battle the Bush agenda and Democrats target John Ashcroft
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2001 12:40 PM UTCPolitics
Swarming to see the justices
Democrats, Republicans and protest stalwarts from the Free Republic offer a colorful sideshow to the historic proceedings inside the Supreme Court.
Monday, Dec 11, 2000 11:54 PM UTCPolitics 2000 Elections, George W. Bush
Scenes from a crisis
As the hand recount starts -- then stops again -- in Florida, Bush and Gore supporters do whatever it is they do in Washington
Sunday, Dec 10, 2000 1:37 AM UTCPolitics
Who’s in Bush’s Cabinet?
A look at the loyal GOP soldiers and palatable Dems likely to be invited into a Bush-Cheney White House.
Wednesday, Dec 6, 2000 9:00 AM UTCPolitics Tom Ridge, George W. Bush
Selma on my mind
Jesse Jackson returns to Florida to rally his troops. Can a reference to a landmark civil rights event be far behind?
Thursday, Nov 30, 2000 12:04 AM UTCPolitics
Press ponders the details
The focus shifts from the Florida recount to sideshows and questions of character; a new poll shows Gore building patience.
Wednesday, Nov 29, 2000 4:00 PM UTCPolitics
Pressure grows for Gore to quit
The vice president's request for patience gets a lukewarm reception on editorial pages.
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2000 1:06 PM UTCPolitics 2000 Elections
Gore troops surrender on military ballots
If some overseas votes without postmarks are counted, they could boost Bush's tally.
Tuesday, Nov 21, 2000 1:35 PM UTCPolitics
Court grills Gore and Bush lawyers
No ruling expected Monday from the Florida Supreme Court on manual recounts -- but disqualified military ballots could get a second look.
Monday, Nov 20, 2000 12:35 PM UTCPolitics
All eyes on Florida Supreme Court
Crucial Monday hearing looms as Bush lead stands at 927 with 66 of 67 counties counted.
Friday, Nov 17, 2000 3:00 PM UTCPolitics
Recount fight reverses partisan roles
Republicans argue -- unsuccessfully -- for federal intervention, while Democrats make plea for states' rights.
Monday, Nov 13, 2000 10:54 PM UTCPolitics 2000 Elections
Gore: Democracy at stake; Bush camp: Gore breaks the law.
Gore: Demcracy at stake; Bush camp: Gore breaks the law.
Monday, Nov 13, 2000 1:12 PM UTCPolitics 2000 Elections
Powerless at the polls
Black voters complain about their treatment at Florida polls.
Sunday, Nov 12, 2000 12:06 AM UTCPolitics 2000 Elections
The vice president’s message: We won
A growing confidence -- or at least a confident pose -- comes out of the Gore camp as the vote margin in Florida narrows.
Thursday, Nov 9, 2000 6:19 PM UTCPolitics
Holding on to hope
The Gore campaign stresses the vice president's victory in the popular vote -- and hints at possible challenges.
Thursday, Nov 9, 2000 12:01 AM UTCPolitics
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