[Jesse]

Bush is not moving to the center. He is already waaaay over there on the left when it comes to spending and expanding federal programs. And given the details of his new budget, he plans to stay over on the left.

Tax (cut) and spend Republican.

[legman]

Answer: 9/11 (or war) & Recession.

Question: During the election, what were the only 2 things that President Bush said would justify deficit spending by his administration?

Both things happened, he is doing what he has to do, and he is right.