[dbbeebs]

If the economy's in the tank this time next year, the GOP could lose the House

That's the idea. The 'Rats will do anything to regain power.

[churchillbuff]

I agree that the Dems don't want the ecnomy to improve - - but the point of this thread is, WHY IS W PLAYING ALONG? WHY ISN'T HE STRONGLY PUSHING FOR MEANINGFUL TAX CUTS THAT COULD LIFT US OUT OF THE ECONOMIC DOLDRUMS? It's deja vu all over again - - - his father resisted aggressive action to cut taxes, even when a recession was lingering prior to the 1992 election.