Bush played the stereotype of the backslapping Texan to the fullest and loved the campaign trail. But his inattention to detail often hobbled his Administration.
The Great Introverts and Extroverts of Our Time
Herewith, TIME's unscientific survey of loud (and quiet) giants — it takes both kinds to make history. Read the related TIME cover story, "The Upside of Being an Introvert," available to subscribers here.
George W. Bush, Politician
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