Thus Bush will find himself constantly maneuvering between the Scylla of the Right and the Charybdis of the Center this year and perhaps into the next. If his skills of leadership and negotiation are as good as advertised, he can make progress, though Democrats can and will defend the issues that put them in office and gave their own presidential candidate the second greatest vote in history. Despite the way in which he enters office, George W. Bush deserves a chance to lead. Now we'll see if he can. Welcome to Washington, Mr. Bush.
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