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    The End of Bush’s Controversial Presidency

    The presidency of George W. Bush began in controversy over whether he got more votes than Al Gore. After September 11th, his popularity soared, but now 75 percent of Americans tell pollsters they’ll be glad to see him go.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The presidency of George W. Bush began in controversy over whether he got more votes than Al Gore. After September 11th, his popularity soared, but now 75 percent of Americans tell pollsters they’ll be glad to see him go.

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    A Controversial Presidency Comes to an End
    1. 1:52US and Israel Agree to Gaza Security Pact Ahead of Possible Ceasefire
    2. 7:46The End of Bush’s Controversial PresidencyYou’re reading this
    3. 43:42When Planes and Birds Collide
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Jacob Weisberg

      Slate Group

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      Janice Shaw Crouse

      Concerned Women for America

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      Wayne Slater

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    A Controversial Presidency Comes to an End
    1. 1:52US and Israel Agree to Gaza Security Pact Ahead of Possible Ceasefire
    2. 7:46The End of Bush’s Controversial PresidencyYou’re reading this
    3. 43:42When Planes and Birds Collide
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