1/28/2005

 

Who's there?

So who's behind Social Security mystery calls? The LA Times calls the number, but still isn't sure. No matter, they're making the Republicans nervous.

Both parties view Florida as a central battleground in the Social Security debate. Republicans want to defeat Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) in 2006, an effort that begins late next week, when the president is expected to visit Tampa on a campaign-style swing promoting his Social Security plan.

Bush's visit could also offer political cover for anxious Republicans. Brown-Waite and Young represent districts in the Tampa media market.

Bush's two-day swing is scheduled to begin the morning after his Wednesday State of the Union address, in which some Republicans hope he reveals details of his Social Security proposal. The trip is designed to apply pressure on moderate Democrats who represent states that the president won in 2004.


USA TODAY's Version here.

# posted by Lane @ 1/28/2005
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The St. Petersburg Times reports it'll be Friday before an hand-picked audience. Time/Place still being withheld.
# posted by Blogger Robert C. : 5:28 PM
 
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