When he talked about "compassionate conservatism" in the election, I assumed he meant bigger spending, but hoped it was just a campaign strategy. After all, in the wake of the demonization of Newt and the heartless evil Republican congress, running on "cuts" probably wouldn't have worked.
What a disappointment to discover that Pres. Bush really believes in huge government spending programs to supposedly solve all problems. Except when it comes to citizens spending for advertising against incumbents in elections, that must be forbidden, constitution be damned.
yeah, I know. It is a huge disappointment that GWB kept his 2000 campaign promises
Except when it comes to citizens spending for advertising against incumbents in elections, that must be forbidden, constitution be damned.
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McCain-Feingold -- a total attack upon, and suppression of, the First Amendment. (I assume that was the essence of your comment) - I trusted him deeply not to sign this egregious anti-Constitutional crap legislation -- and he did.