The Weekly Standard
by Fred Barnes

Small government conservatives have revolted against President Bush and the Republican leadership of the Senate and the House. Their goal, with hurricane recovery costs soaring, is what it's always been: to hold down spending and restrain the growth of government. It is an impossible dream or close to impossible. The small government brigade is a distinct minority in Congress. Their strength is outside Congress. They reflect the anxiety of the Republican party's base, conservatives and moderates both, over the uncontrolled spending and massive expansion of government following hurricane Katrina. 'The base is killing us,' a Republican senator says... [editor's note: If only it were true -- but chances are the "rebellious" base will flee right back to the GOP ballot line at the next election - TLK] (for publication 10/03/05)

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