[BlueLancer]

"I think many of us want to like Bush, but he has thus far been unable to sneak any Conservative legislation under the radar, the mark of a crafty politician."

I don't think anything will get done to the satisfaction of conservatives until .. AND IF .. control of the Senate and the House passes into Republican hands this year. If it does, I believe that we will see the wheels begin to turn; if it doesn't, then the only hope is to hold the line as best as can be.

Then again, if control of both houses do pass to the Republicans and nothing is done ... then I will stand naked in this forum and truly eat crow.

[Lazamataz]

AND IF .. control of the Senate and the House passes into Republican hands this year

In order to get control of these houses, Bush must energize his base.

He has depressed it greatly.

[JohnGalt]

I think that analysis comes direct from the RNC, but I really do not accept that. There are several issues that appear centrist but would help push the Conservative agenda, like a temporary cut in the capital gains tax, just for example. There are enough Democrats who have to appeal to middle class voters who would support a 'temporary cut.'

In 2004, Bush could run on making the temporary cut permanent-- I am just spiffballing here as an armchair politician, but I can think of other issues like telecomm and biotech deregulation.

Marty Meehan, even here in Massachusetts, cannot afford to stand opposite Bush on the progress of those New Economy verticals.

[Sloth]

Then again, if control of both houses do pass to the Republicans and nothing is done ... then I will stand naked in this forum and truly eat crow.

Get ready for some crow. GOP taking both houses is doable. But it's irrational to expect anything out of them except a slower march toward the left.

[nanny]

Will we get advance warning as to the actual time. I am a little ole' southern lady.