The Guilfoile-Warner Papers

How long is George W. Bush supposed to hold office? In 2001, Kevin Guilfoile and John Warner lampooned the new president in their book, My First Presidentiary. Explore the Bush years in a most compelling exchange between two of the great contemporary political satirists.

Welcome to the Palindrome

The GOP’s V.P. pick has been a doozy, though the reasons behind it are anybody’s guess—and guess they have. In search of answers, KEVIN GUILFOILE and JOHN WARNER recon the brain of John McCain. (The Guilfoile-Warner Papers | September 9, 2008)

The Ace of Self-Pity

As she reaches the end of her deck, Clinton has exhausted almost all her moves—even going so far as to suggest her opponent might be assassinated. KEVIN GUILFOILE and JOHN WARNER search for a more peaceful ending. (The Guilfoile-Warner Papers | May 29, 2008)

The Bitterest Pill

Her campaign beaten and bruised, Hillary won’t concede defeat, and proves she’s willing to do anything to get elected. With a comeback unlikely, KEVIN GUILFOILE and JOHN WARNER wonder what she’ll try next—now and after the election. (The Guilfoile-Warner Papers | May 13, 2008)

Running and Screaming

Give us a nominee or give us death. The Pennsylvania primary is here, and with it may come the end of our nightmarish nomination process. KEVIN GUILFOILE and JOHN WARNER on what’s truly making Americans bitter: politics. (The Guilfoile-Warner Papers | April 22, 2008)

The Hottie and the Nottie

As the battle for the Democratic nomination tightens, KEVIN GUILFOILE and JOHN WARNER look back at the candidates that have been left behind, theorize about what constitutes plagiarism, and wonder about the Clinton political monster that wasn’t. (The Guilfoile-Warner Papers | February 26, 2008)

If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be 2008

With Super Tuesday upon us, KEVIN GUILFOILE and JOHN WARNER assess the remaining field of competitors, have the audacity to hope, and break down the candidates into the kinds of VHS-or-Beta terms we can understand. (The Guilfoile-Warner Papers | February 4, 2008)

The Huckaboom and the Obamawagon

In the weeks before the 2004 election, KEVIN GUILFOILE and JOHN WARNER opped and edded their way through the debates, issues, and differences in hair. With just 299 days left in the 2008 race, they sharpen their quills. (The Guilfoile-Warner Papers | January 8, 2008)

Obit.

In 2001 KEVIN GUILFOILE and JOHN WARNER lampooned the new president in their book, My First Presidentiary. Now, with the election behind us, they discuss Bush’s victory, what the Democrats have to do between now and 2008, and what we’re supposed to do with all this time on our hands. (The Guilfoile-Warner Papers | November 9, 2004)

A Week Away

In 2001 KEVIN GUILFOILE and JOHN WARNER lampooned the new president in their book, My First Presidentiary. Now, with the real possibility of four more Bush years, they discuss the issues facing today’s voters. This week: the possible effects of such last-minute topics as lesbians, pejoratives, and conservatives vs. conservatives. (The Guilfoile-Warner Papers | October 26, 2004)

Master Debating

In 2001 KEVIN GUILFOILE and JOHN WARNER lampooned the new president in their book, My First Presidentiary. Now, with the real possibility of four more Bush years, they discuss the issues facing today’s voters. This week: debating the debates of the debates. (The Guilfoile-Warner Papers | October 12, 2004)

Improving Kerry

In 2001 KEVIN GUILFOILE and JOHN WARNER lampooned the new president in their book, My First Presidentiary. Now, with the real possibility of four more Bush years, they discuss the issues facing today’s voters. This week: how to fix Kerry’s image. (The Guilfoile-Warner Papers | September 27, 2004)

Flip-Flops & Conventions

In 2001 KEVIN GUILFOILE and JOHN WARNER lampooned the new president in their book, My First Presidentiary. Now, with the real possibility of four more Bush years, they discuss the issues facing today’s voters. This week: what we meant when we said what we meant, and going completely rhetorical. (The Guilfoile-Warner Papers | September 14, 2004)

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