Peter S. Canellos


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Peter S. Canellos

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In history books, credit may not come easy for Bush

WASHINGTON - For nearly four years, Washington shops have been selling George W. Bush advent calendars - souvenirs that count down the days until the end of his presidency. (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)

On debate night, who'll be master of low expectations?

WASHINGTON - Presidential debates have been won and lost over two things: gaffes and expectations. Gaffes can't be predicted. But expectations are established in advance. (Boston Globe, 9/23/08)

Once upon a time, their stories trumped status

WASHINGTON - Barack Obama and John McCain built their presidential campaigns on the life journeys they described, in riveting detail, in their memoirs. (Boston Globe, 9/16/08)

Experience shows Obama and Palin fit right in

WASHINGTON - To hear Republican leaders tell it at last week's convention, Barack Obama is one of the least qualified presidential nominees in history. (Boston Globe, 9/9/08)

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