Republicans Challenge Bush's Social Security Plan for all the Wrong Reasons

Some Republicans are jumping on the bandwagon with most Democrats, resisting George Bush's plan to partially privitize Social Security.

...several influential Republicans are warning that Bush's plan could backfire on the party in next year's elections, especially if the plan includes cuts in benefits.

And if it's not going to affect you personally, why even bother with it.

"Why stir up a political hornet's nest . . . when there is no urgency?" said Rep. Rob Simmons (Conn.), who represents a competitive district. "When does the program go belly up? 2042. I will be dead by then."

And then there's King George himself and Karl Rove. They certainly have their priorites straight.

Bush and top strategist Karl Rove, the political force behind the Social Security plan, are convinced that the politics of Social Security have changed over the past six years -- and in a direction that could help the GOP cement a durable governing majority.

Never mind the issues of controlling the deficit while still helping seniors with living expenses once they can no longer work. It's about Me, Me, Me, winning in 2006 and keeping a GOP majority.