Bush Pleased No One

Bob Novak gets it right in his column - namely, that President Bush didn't please conservatives last night with a watered down ("centrist") speech. And, since he can never please Democrats regardless of what he says, he got nothing for his effort.

Unfortunately, I think his speech went over as a dud and a wasted chance. If Bush can't pass conservative reform with a solid GOP Congress, particularly on taxes, spending and market choice, then there is no point in having a majority.