Monday, November 29, 2004

Beware perils of overreaching, GOP is warned

Beware perils of overreaching, GOP is warned
Analysts say agenda could backfire
By William Neikirk
Tribune senior correspondent
Published November 29, 2004
WASHINGTON -- Moving swiftly to consolidate their control over government in the wake of their big election triumph, President Bush and Republican leaders in Congress are facing a different kind of threat--themselves.
Political analysts warn that overly aggressive efforts to push a conservative agenda could leave Bush and his allies vulnerable to charges of political overreaching, and ultimately cause a voter backlash....