Richard Brookhiser

The decisions—about Iraq, about Korea, about fighting terrorism—that confrontthis U.S. President may turn out to be as momentous as any an American leader has faced in decades. What capacities does President Bush bring to his decision-making? What limitations hamper his judgment? The author, a journalist and a historian, speaks with people close to the President and probes his private life and public career. Bush is, he concludes, focused, quick to make decisions, persevering, a good judge of character, and yes, "smart enough" to be an effective President. The unknown quantity is imagination—the imagination to foresee consequences, the imagination to be a wartime President

• Richard Brookhiser
• April 2003 Issue

Whether George Bush wins the election or not, he has already lost the affections of the conservative movement, for forgetting what Ronald Reagan, no deep thinker, never forgot—that ideas matter in politics  

• Richard Brookhiser
• October 1992 Issue

When asked “Can George Bush think?" his current and former associates all, in effect, say no

• Richard Brookhiser
• August 1992 Issue

• Richard Brookhiser
• December 1990 Issue

“Heard melodies are sweet , ”Keats said. Not only that—they are a great way to be surprised by meaning

• Richard Brookhiser
• February 1989 Issue