Dowd, Maureen. "It's a Wonderful 2d Term (Apologies to Mr. Capra)."
Divergence: 1989 CE
What if: George H.W. Bush fired two hardline advisors and refocused his presidency on domestic affairs.
Summary: Op-ed column on how Bush could have enjoyed a 97% approval rating by 1992 and easily embarked on a second term.
Published: In The New York Times, Nov. 8, 1992.