The New Yorker: The Talk of the Town: "GEORGE W. BUSH, NEWS JUNKIE"

Bush said he insulates himself from the “opinions” that seep into news coverage by getting his news from his own aides. He said he scans headlines, but rarely reads news stories. “I appreciate people’s opinions, but I’m more interested in news,” the president said. “And the best way to get the news is from objective sources, and the most objective sources I have are people on my staff who tell me what’s happening in the world.”—The Associated Press, September 22.

North Dakota's socialist governor set precedent for Gray Davis recall: "But when the economy turns sour and you're wondering about feeding the kids, and then you see what you believe are shenanigans, you've got to blame somebody.' "