• Before the Oath: How George W. Bush and Barack Obama Managed a Transfer of Power

  • Nov 23 2024
  • Length: 24 mins
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Before the Oath: How George W. Bush and Barack Obama Managed a Transfer of Power

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  • This excerpt from Before the Oath examines the 2008-2009 presidential transition between the Bush and Obama administrations, highlighting its unusually smooth execution. The authors analyze the cooperative efforts of both outgoing and incoming teams, focusing on key aspects like information sharing, personnel appointments, and national security briefings. Specific individuals' roles and strategies are detailed, illustrating best practices for future transitions. The text also explores the legal framework governing transitions, noting past successes and failures, and offering lessons learned from the 2008 experience for improving future power transfers. Finally, the authors discuss the evolving challenges and evolving legal landscape surrounding presidential transitions.

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