Everything Bush has said publicly indicates he's really committed to private accounts. So I was surprised to read this article, suggesting otherwise. Yes, there an "anonymous" senator, so you can write those comments off. But Congressman Pence's comments imply he's reacting to a real proposal - or what he considers a real proposal - to cut a bad deal with Democrats. I hope this is all a case of confusion -- and I haven't heard anything from the president himself that says he's willing to back down on private accounts. HE HAS TALKED ABOUT RAISING THE INCOME CAP THOUGH -- and THAT'S A TAX INCREASE, A BIG ONE.