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.
I hope Pence isn't describing something coming from the White House. The point of transcribing those Cheney comments was to just clarify that the White House is still on board with personal accounts, so I agree with you in that it's bewildering to see this "no personal accounts" crap flying around. I don't think Cheney would do an interview and say what he said if there was some backdoor proposal that does away with private accounts.
Senator Lindsey has talked about raising the cap. I haven't heard the president suggest that at all.
Why don't you back that up with a link.