CNN on the SOTU: Bush still refuses to "negotiate with himself"

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"Aides outline Bush State of Union address"

http://www.cnn.com/2005/ALLPOLITICS/02/01/sotu.preview/index.html



He will talk about goals for the U.S. military mission in Iraq but will not agree with Democrats who have called on the White House to offer an exit timetable in the wake of the Iraq elections, the aides said.

Previewing the speech to reporters, a senior administration official said it is a "unique" speech in that it so closely follows the president's second inaugural address, and offers Bush an opportunity to build on the "ideals" outlined in that speech and make clear his specific goals and legislative blueprint for the second term.

Bush for months has said he would not negotiate with himself or in public by offering much detail on how he wants Social Security changes to unfold. But Democrats have suggested the president should offer details.

In addition, many Republicans have complained to the White House that their constituents are uneasy and that if Bush wants action this year he is going to have to provide more details and sustained leadership.

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1. Bush hasn't a clue about the SS details. It was so obvious when he first

came up with that "negotiate with myself" nonsense.