The Second Term of George W. Bush: Prospects and Perils [Hardcover]

Second term presidencies are distinctive, not least as the president no longer has to run for re-election. Placing the second term of George W. Bush in comparative perspective, this fascinating book explores the political, institutional and policy implications of a second term. Combining topicality with analytical richness, this is an important resource for scholars and students.SECTION I: THE SETTING Are Second Terms Second Best? Why George W. Bush Might (or Might Not) Beat the Expectations; R.Maranto, D.Brattebo, T.Lansford & J.Johnson Presidential Elections and Presidential Governance; R.H.Davidson SECTION II: THE INSTITUTIONS The Organization of the White House Staff of 2005-2006: New People? YES: New Structures? NO; B.Patterson The President's Cabinet: Choices for Structuring the Bush Cabinet; S.A.Warshaw The New President and the New Congress; A.Rudalevige The Bully Pulpit; J.R.Greene The President, the Courts, and Legal Policy; A.Steigerwalt & L.Johnson SECTION III: THE POLICIES Domestic Policy: The President's Agenda Revisited; M.Genovese Homeland (In?)Security; A.M.Khademian The Middle East Peace Process and the War on Terrorism; A.M. Lesch Economic Policy: Responsibility with Limited Authority; J.Cohen The Best Defense? Iraq and Beyond; T.Lansford SECTION IV: LEADERSHIP Character, Leadership and Transformation: The Third Presidency of George W. Bush; S.A.Renshon

From White House veteran Bradley Patterson, to well-established political scientists, to young up-and-coming presidency scholars, the editors have put together an insightful set of perspectives on the Bush Presidency. If you want a guide to President Bush's second term, this is it. - James P. Pfiffner, George Mason University and author of The Strategic Presidency, and The Character Factor

Timely, illuminating, and perceptive essays. Prominent scholars dig deep to explore the likely prospects for Bush in his remaining years in office. - Louis Fisher, author of l³'