Why the Markets Don't Harken to Bush

For President Bush, Harken Energy (HEC Quote) is like one of the villains in horror movies. No matter how many times he buries the miscreant, it keeps rising from the grave to haunt him.

In every campaign he's been involved in, reporters and political opponents have raised the now-familiar story of Bush's dealings with the Texas energy exploration company. And in every campaign, Bush has managed to fend off the questions and put them to rest.

But in his latest campaign -- the current initiative to alter the behavior of corporate insiders and restore investor confidence -- the Harken story may prove to be a real horror show. ...