BUSINESSWEEK ONLINE : APRIL 3, 2000 ISSUE
GOVERNMENT A Touch of McCain? George W. Bush claims that he hasn't changed his policy views as a result of John McCain's insurgent campaign. But in his attempt to woo independents, Bush sounds as though he has been taking notes in the back of the Straight Talk Express SAVIOR OF SOCIAL SECURITY McCain scored big with independents and moderate Republicans by minimizing tax cuts in favor of a plan that sets aside two-thirds of future surpluses for Social Security, Medicare, and paying down the national debt. Now, Bush is telling seniors he will invest ''major political capital'' to push through a bipartisan Social Security fix in his first six months in office. NEW REPUBLICANISM During the hard-fought GOP primaries, Bush stressed themes that appealed to the Religious Right, gun owners, and supply-siders. Now he talks of an inclusive New Republican majority that opens its arms to minorities, Reagan Democrats, pro-choice women, and political independents. Bush's ''reform and renewal'' platform highlights open immigration, improved schools for inner-city kids, and tax relief for working moms. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ BACK TO TOP					RELATED ITEMS Suddenly, Bush Is Mr. Social Security TABLE: A Touch of McCain? Bush's Man with a Plan (Details Later) INTERACT E-Mail to Business Week Online

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