The Second Time Around

Despite a clear win, expect changes in the White House. Second terms have been mad dashes by Presidents eager to establish their legacy -- while fending off the scandals that've had time to bubble to the top from the first term. There's a chance that a second term could see President Bush move more toward the center as he balances his place in history with the messy job of day to day politics. Michael Hirsh uses some historical precedents to predict what we might expect. (Newsweek - Commentary)