I'm glad Bush is finally hammering the Dems on the tax cut issue:

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) - His voice rising to a shout, President Bush lashed out at Democratic rivals who want to roll back his tax cuts as he defended his economic priorities Monday in a presidential primary state where his record has been harshly criticized.

"There are some in Washington that are going to say, 'Let's not make the tax cuts permanent.' That means he's going to raise your taxes," Bush said at a factory. "When you hear people say, 'We're not going to make this permanent,' that means tax increase."

The Democrats running for president say they would repeal all or portions of Bush's tax cuts, and Bush seemed to step more forcefully into his re-election campaign as he defended his tax policies. Some of the cuts are to expire next year, including those for married couples, and Bush is asking that Congress make them permanent.

If this comes up for a vote this year, Bush puts Kerry and Edwards (if he's still around), in a bad spot. If Kerry votes to repeal the cuts, he'll get pounded as a tax and spend liberal, if he votes for it, the Left will slam him for cowtailing. Bush has been ahead of the donkeys on alot of issues and with a strong push in congress can get this to the floor.