Bush: "Political Capital"

The President declared Thursday: "Let me put it to you this way: I earned capital in the campaign, political capital, and now I intend to spend it. It is my style." and "I've got will of the people" which suggests he believes that his election is a broad political mandate. In announcing plans to reform Social Security, medical malpractice, the education system, and the tax code, he said, "I'll reach out to everyone who shares our goals." See Arizona Republic, Herald Sun, Newsday, Seattle PI, Washington Post

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