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To: Nick who wrote (25949)	12/19/2000 2:40:30 PM
From: Cactus Jack	Read Replies (1) of 65232

Nick, W knows right now that he won't get a $1.3 trillion tax cut through Congress in the current political climate. Nevertheless, political negotiation requires that he not "back off" of such a high profile promise before even taking office. By remaining on message, he maintains the ability to negotiate a compromise. If he gave it up, he would be accused of breaking promises at the first opportunity. Regardless of your view of the tax cut idea, which approach do you think would subject him to louder criticism: breaking such a high profile campaign promise immediately, or negotiating a more limited tax cut from whatever position of strength he now maintains? I say the latter. jpgill

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