We Saw It Coming” — George W. Bush Breaks Silence, Warns of Legislative Gridlock and Hidden Policy Risks

Bush entered the presidency in 2001 after one of the most contested elections in modern American history.

The legal dispute surrounding the election ultimately culminated in the Supreme Court decision in the case of Bush v. Gore.

Although Bush began his presidency with calls for bipartisan cooperation, national unity was soon tested by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.Courts & Judiciary

The attacks prompted the launch of the War on Terror and the U.S. invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq.

During this period, Congress initially displayed a high level of unity.