Bush Deficit Spending is all Politics

Bush's Shrewd Budget Strategy By E. J. Dionne Jr.

Here's what liberals and rebellious fiscal conservatives have in common: They know Bush's budget policies don't add up for the long run. Down the line, the continuing deficits will inevitably force either the tax increases conservatives abhor or the program cuts liberals fear. Bush says they won't, and he only has to make that argument hold up for the 10 months between now and Election Day.

Bad policy? I think so. Smart politics? You decide.