Presidential historians weigh in on how history will perceive President Bush . Zelizer : `` There is not a lot of good will among historians '' for Bush . Bush is often compared to Harry Truman , whose reputation improved over history . Kellerman , author of the book `` Bad Leadership : But Truman was also criticized by many people who thought he didn't do enough to help the country during World War II and that his administration had been too cozy with Congress. Bush will be remembered for his `` incompetence ''
Presidential historians weigh in on how history will perceive President Bush . Zelizer : `` There is not a lot of good will among historians '' for Bush . Bush is often compared to Harry Truman , whose reputation improved over history . But Truman was also criticized by many people who thought he didn't do enough to help the country during World War II and that his administration had been too cozy with Congress. Bush will be remembered for his `` incompetence ''