The Bush legacy in 10 words
Updated on 20 January 2009
Channel 4 News online asked 10 leading columnists to give their verdict on George W. Bush's presidency in 10 words. And find out how you can take part below.
Roger Cohen
"Misunderestimating a president's ability to harm his country is dangerous."
Roger Cohen writes for the International Herald Tribune & New York Times.
Ann Widdecombe
"Unfairly caricatured, he goes leaving America to smarm and spin."
Ann Widdecombe, MP writes for the Daily Express newspaper.
Tony Parsons
"No president in history ducked shoes as well as Bush."
Tony Parsons writes for the Daily Mirror newspaper.
Darcus Howe
"Guantanamo, Fallujah, Gaza, Enron, Rumsfield...a steep descent into barbarism."
Darcus Howe writes for The New Statesman.
Mary Schmich
"A weak leader with strong opinions led the country astray."
Mary Schmich writes for the Chicago Tribune.
Johann Hari
Collapsing economy, unravelling climate, one million dead Iraqis. Heckuvajob, Bushie.
Johan Hari writes for the Independent newspaper.
Jonathan Freedland
"A fraudulent war, shattered economy, and a shredded national reputation."
Jonathan Freedland writes for the Guardian newspaper.
Jane Moore
"A man who proves ANYONE can be President of America."
Jane Moore writes for The Sun newspaper.
Peter Riddell
"Bush squandered the global support for the US after 9/11."
Peter Riddell writes for The Times newspaper.
David Ignatius
"He never fit the role history assigned him."
David Ignatius writes for the Washington Post.
Now it's your turn
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