On January 20, when he is sworn in as President, his ability to uphold this vow will be put to the test.
Every presidential candidate makes campaign promises.
To keep those promises, the winning candidate has to work with the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate to pass legislation and approve presidential appointments. The 107th Congress, which was sworn into office in early January, is made up of almost equal members from both political parties. Neither Bush nor the Democrats have a solid majority of votes. To top it off, Bush won the White House through the Electoral College, but he lost the popular vote. His support among voters is just as split as the Congress.