Karen Hughes

Where Are They Now?

Nick Turse | Posted 07.19.2009 | Politics


Nick Turse

While times are tough for most Americans, one group is doing remarkably well. For former members of the Bush administration, the economic outlook remains bright and jobs are seemingly plentiful.

Can America Change Hearts and Minds?

John Brown | Posted 05.23.2009 | Politics


John Brown

The Obama administration has finally selected an under-secretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs: Judith McHale, a media and communications executive.

Former Aide: Bush Feels "Joyful" And "Free"

Marc Ambinder | Posted 02.21.2009 | Politics


On a panel this morning here at Atlantic's HQ, former Bush administration communications counselor Karen Hughes praised President Barack Obama's inaug...

Bush's Magical Mystery Tour

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 02.14.2009 | Politics


Joseph A. Palermo

To the bitter end, George W. Bush is proving to anybody willing to listen that he is not only the worst president in United States history but also just a horrible human being.

Obama and the Kevin Bacon Game of Persecuting Muslims

Omid Safi | Posted 09.18.2008 | Politics


Omid Safi

By the logic of the "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon" game, every Muslim can be tied to another Muslim who can be tied to another Muslim who can be tied to... someone found not guilty of a crime.

Paying Off Clinton's Debt: Not A Dime For Mark Penn

Jonathan Tasini | Posted 07.17.2008 | Politics


Jonathan Tasini

Penn has hated everything about the movement for change long before he helped pilot the Clinton presidential campaign to disaster. Now he's teaming up with Karen Hughes in a "bi-partisan" effort.

Mark Penn, Karen Hughes Team Up On Corporate Crisis Group

WSJ | Posted 07.17.2008 | Politics


The Wall Street Journal reports (password req.): Two hard-charging political operatives are teaming up to create a bipartisan consulting organization...

Karen Hughes Joins List Of Resigning Bush Admin Loyalists

AP | ANNE GEARAN | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


Karen Hughes, who led efforts to improve the U.S. image abroad and was one of President Bush's last remaining advisers from the close circle of Texas ...