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Discusses United States President-elect Bill Clinton's purpose for his perpetual campaign. His specific policy goals; What his party still has to prove; Whether he and congressional Democrats can end Washington's gridlock; His hopes to keep the pressures from constituencies from exploding; Other unilateral actions considered; The big battles; Clinton wants to be a new kind of Democrat; The focus on a tight agenda; More.

Discusses a public relations war between United States President Bill Clinton and Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr, regarding an alleged affair between Clinton and Monica Lewinsky. Question of whether Starr violated federal law by sharing with reporters information from grand jury hearings or secret investigations; Legal teams' use of mix of political, public-relations and legal tactics; Behavior of Monica Lewinsky's attorney, William Ginsburg.

Focuses on the use of print and electronic media by United States presidents. How photography and television changed the way people regarded presidents; Relations between members of the print journalism industry and Theodore Roosevelt; Public relations of Warren G. Harding and others; Public interest in minute details of presidents' lives.

The article discusses the separation between the reverend Jeremiah Wright and 2008 U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama. The article describes how Wright's comments at the National Press Club forced Obama to cut ties with his former pastor in order to preserve political influence. Details are provided regarding the reactions of 2008 U.S. presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and John McCain. Also discussed is Obama's recruiting of superdelegates.

The article offers political news briefs. Retired Coast Guard Admiral Stephen Rochon received a position working as a White House Usher, where his chores include washing the president's clothes and walking the dog. Democratic Representative Xavier Becerra held a press conference to demonstrate bullet-stamping technology in the U. S. Capitol Police firing range. White House officials are issuing more invitations to Congress members for private social gatherings.

Reports that the United States Department of Health and Human Services illegally spent taxpayer dollars to produce advertisements that were propaganda designed to build support for the Medicare law passed by the President George W. Bush administration in 2003. Criticism of the Medicare law by Democrats; Report that the General Accounting Office has charged the Bush administration with violating federal law regarding truth in advertising.

Focuses on Bill Press, the co-host of the television program 'Crossfire,' who has written a book, 'Spin This!' His view that everyone adjusts the truth in order to survive; His thoughts on the ability of Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and John Edwards to create so-called spin.

Examines how United States Vice President George Bush is trying to toughen, humanize and enhance his image during his campaign for the 1988 Republican nomination for president. Fundraising strategies and Bush's attempt to identify himself with traditional values. INSET: Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis joins the Presidential....

The author discusses public perception of the 2008 U.S. presidential candidates. The author describes how the candidates John McCain, Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama are portraying themselves as populist politicians who will help people pay for fuel, housing, and food. The author argues that the perceptions of candidates do not match up with their backgrounds or their political and social views.

The article discusses the political campaigns of candidates in the 2008 U.S. presidential election. The article describes how candidate John McCain is balancing criticisms of president George W. Bush while preserving his support. Candidate Hillary Clinton's campaign staff believe she is gaining momentum in the race, while candidate Barack Obama is debating whether his public relations campaign should engage in negative attacks.

An editorial is presented discussing the public relations efforts of the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush, which Bush aides said have been energized by new staff members. Republican candidates for their party nomination in the 2008 presidential election continued to keep their distance from Bush. Republicans were courting votes from ethnic minorities.

The article discusses the increase in legal business since January 2007 in Washington, D.C. due to the Democratic takeover in Congress. The author notes that groups affected include lawyers, lobbyists and publicists. Additional details pertaining to head of the Oversight and Government Reform panel Henry Waxman are also included. Several notable businessmen are quoted, including head of public relations firm Prism Public Affairs, Dale Leibach, and attorney Abbe Lowell.

The article offers White House news briefs. Journalists have their doubts about new White House press secretary Tony Snow. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove testified for a fifth time in a CIA leak case. Congressional Republicans plan to launch a public relations campaign regarding defense spending and certain holidays in order to show support for the military. The interrogation operations Army Field Manual could be released in the second week of May 2006.

Comments on American commitment to the tsunami relief effort. The pledge for financial and military assistance; Tour of the region by Colin Powell and Jeb Bush; The fundraising team of George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton; The quick response of the U.S. Agency for International Development; View that U.S. generosity in Indonesia should be recognized by Democrats and the Islamic world.

Offers a look at the United States media coverage of the conflicts in Iraq following the Iraq War of 2003. Abuse of Iraqi prisoners by U.S. soldiers in Iraq; Debate over whether graphic detail is essential to understanding stories; Suppression of photographs of dead U.S. soldiers; Claim that the U.S. media is more likely to show acts done by U.S. soldiers than acts done to U.S. soldiers; Comparison of the reaction of the public to actions by President George W. Bush to actions by former president Bill Clinton; Claim by the author that Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld should resign; Discussion of the Patriotic Act which allows the Federal Bureau of Investigation to get library and bookstore records.

Examines the beginning of George W. Bush's re-election advertising campaign. High price of the commercials which drew criticism from fire fighters and victims of 9/11 for using images of the tragic day for political gain; Size of the President's war chest; Hints at his re-election strategy; Attacks on John Kerry.

Presents a commentary on image making in politics. Disbelief that putting a man on Mars is a worthy use of billions of dollars when the nation is drowning in debt; Comments on President George W. Bush's illegal alien policy which the author believes will increase the number of illegal immigrants but makes a good impression with Hispanic voters; Thoughts on a comment by Vice President Dick Cheney; How image making tramples legislation.

Comments on faux pas, or errors, in the political career of United States Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.). Antisemetic remark he made before an antiwar forum in March 2003; Effort of Jewish Democratic representatives to keep him from re-election.

Reports on efforts to improve public opinion of United States Environmental Protection Agency chief Christie Whitman. Issues that have garnered a negative image such as regulations concerning arsenic levels in drinking water; Plans to hire a strategic communications and public affairs service.

Discusses how President Bill Clinton devoted much of the day before he presented his health plan to the nation trying to win over media bigwigs--columnists, editorial boards, and talk show hosts. How administration rolled out its biggest stars including First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala, presidential counselor David Gergen, and the president himself; Question-and-answer session; How administration probably made some gains with the briefings.

Reports that after last week's public relations disasters, the Clinton White House was so nervous about yet another gaffe that the president's travel schedule was changed at the last minute. Specifics on changes regarding stay at West Point.

Reports that the White House is preparing the biggest public-relations blitz of the Bush presidency to follow up the State of the Union address. Six major speeches across the country; How President George Bush will win over lawmakers.

Discusses Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev's habit of telephoning journalists, academics and mid-level government officials to complain about public remarks or lobby for perestroika.

Comments on United States President Bill Clinton's admission to a relationship with Monica Lewinsky in August 1998. Suggestion that the president put the country's interest ahead of his own; The need for resolution or a national catharsis; The airstrikes showing he is commander in chief and has Republican support when acting in national interest.

Presents the views of Howard Kurtz about how United States President Bill Clinton has handled the media during his numerous scandals. Clinton's ability to thrive despite scandal due to shrewd management; Kurtz's book `Spin Cycle: Inside the Clinton Propaganda Machine'; Advice not to let television or Senate investigators break scandal stories; Make boring, favorable stories into exclusives; Befriend reporters.

Discusses the attempts of United States Vice President Al Gore to move beyond campaign fund-raising accusations that have tarnished his image. His offensive to burnish his credentials as a defender of public health and a promoter of downsized-but-effective government; Efforts to win congressional backing for a tobacco deal; Health care ventures.

Mentions that Russian Prime Minister Victor Chernomyrdin has been searching for an international public relations firm to burnish his blah image. His choice of Hill & Knowlton of London; His change of heart when he realized that using a Western consultant could hurt him in the upcoming campaign.

Opinion. Considers `spin'--deliberately shading of news perception or attempted control of political reaction, according to William Safire's `New Political Dictionary.' The spin on 1996 presidential elections that took place over the summer of 1995; How candidates including Bob Dole fared; Reference to Senator Bob Packwood's investigation by the Senate Ethics Committee; Talks of the coming fiscal `train wreck.'

Advises that even President Bill Clinton is getting tired of a whirlwind schedule that seems more appropriate to a political campaign than to the presidency. His claims that his days are filled with too many staged events designed to promote the administration's legislative agenda; Possibility that Clinton may reduce his public appearances.