With all his gestures and conciliatory words, Mr. Bush has been acting lately as if he had just become president.

Mr. Bush almost acted like he was an incumbent president.

Mr. Bush acted hours after the Senate approved the $94.5 billion bill by a 98-to-1 vote.

In restructuring his team for the second term, Mr. Bush is also acting well within his rights.

The fact that Mr. Bush is acting within his rights does not mean, however, that he is also right.

Mr. Bush must act by Wednesday, and a veto is expected.

Now, in the early days of his re-election campaign, Mr. Bush has finally acted.

By withdrawing from the treaty today, Mr. Bush acted with little precedent.

The arena was round, but Mr. Bush acted as though he were cornered.

The White House today declined to say when Mr. Bush would act.