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Bush End Game
George W. Bush's presidency since 2007

Bush - Second Term
George W. Bush's presidency from 2005-06

Bush - First Term
George W. Bush's presidency, 2000-04

Who Is Bob Gates?
The secret world of Defense Secretary Gates

2004 Campaign
Bush Bests Kerry

Behind Colin Powell's Legend
Gauging Powell's reputation.

The 2000 Campaign
Recounting the controversial campaign.

Media Crisis
Is the national media a danger to democracy?

The Clinton Scandals
Behind President Clinton's impeachment.

Nazi Echo
Pinochet & Other Characters.

The Dark Side of Rev. Moon
Rev. Sun Myung Moon and American politics.

Contra Crack
Contra drug stories uncovered

Lost History
America's tainted historical record

The October Surprise "X-Files"
The 1980 election scandal exposed.

International
From free trade to the Kosovo crisis.

Other Investigative Stories

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If John McCain wins on Nov. 4, he can be expected to name more right-wing Supreme Court justices who will set about redefining the Constitution to fulfill the Bush-Cheney vision of an all-powerful President who can override individual liberties.

If Barack Obama wins, he will surely confront a fierce counterattack from the powerful right-wing media/political apparatus, the same one that earned its spurs by harassing Bill Clinton throughout his eight years in office.

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