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Posts Tagged: George H W Bush

Ben Roback: Will Trump explode America’s two-party system?

Seventeen Republican senators would be needed for the two thirds majority required to impeach him. This seems a high bar.

By Ben Roback | 13 January 2021 | 28 comments

Andrew Kennedy: In all its chaotic glory, the Big Society has come alive in the villages of Kent

A friend of mine who runs the pub decided to turn his hand to takeaway food – delivering a meal to every vulnerable older person at no charge.

By Andrew Kennedy | 3 April 2020 | 22 comments

Joe Baron: Leaving the EU is a joyous expression of national self-confidence. For that, we have Thatcher to thank.

If Britain joined in a moment of self-doubt, it voted out as a confident, self-assured, optimistic, outward-looking and independent nation state.

By Joe Baron | 3 February 2020 | 77 comments

Ben Roback: Trump’s state visit. Problems abound. But interests – trade, defence, the Special Relationship – endure.

The visit should serve as a timely reminder that the last especially outlasts any individual President or Prime Minister.

By Ben Roback | 24 April 2019 | 36 comments

WATCH. Bush on Bush. “Let us know the blessings of knowing and loving you, a great and noble man.”

At the funeral of the 41st President, George Herbert Walker Bush, he is honoured by the 43rd, George Walker Bush.

6 December 2018 | 8 comments

Ben Roback: From Presidents 41 to 45 – different backgrounds, different manners, different beliefs, and a different Republican Party

The older Bush was a man of free markets, small government, global engagement…and good manners.

By Ben Roback | 5 December 2018 | 8 comments

A day to honour George Herbert Walker Bush

This article was originally published on the anniversary of the former President’s election. We re-issue it today as news comes of his death.

By Paul Goodman | 1 December 2018 | 25 comments

How the Conservatives are rebuilding their links with the Republicans – and will work with America’s President-elect

After a long chill, relations between the sister parties are thawing.

By Paul Goodman | 10 November 2016 | 91 comments

A day to honour George Herbert Walker Bush, America’s best living former President

He governed in the shadow of Reagan, and lost his re-election bid. But he achieved much at home, even more abroad – and makes Trump look like a moral dwarf.

By Paul Goodman | 8 November 2016 | 57 comments

Lord Ashcroft: My focus groups in Philadelphia. “Trump’s different – like a drunk uncle”

“I can’t vote for Clinton, so I think, I’m going to vote for him, but then every time he opens up his mouth I go: ‘Good God!’ ”.

By Lord Ashcroft | 14 October 2016 | 27 comments

Why we hope that Hillary will win

Trump’s antics are a threat to the stability and peace of Europe.

By Paul Goodman | 31 July 2016 | 139 comments

Iain Dale: Over at Corbyn Central, the comrades are eating each other

Plus: Trump v Sanders? Beckett’s report: smell the ostrich dung. And: I have never used poppers.

By Iain Dale | 22 January 2016 | 87 comments

Mark Fox: What I learned from David Cameron about interviews. And what he could contribute to volunteering.

People willing to give their time and experience for nothing in support of others is a valuable and precious part of our society.

By Mark Fox | 14 December 2014 | 18 comments

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