Bush would take Social Security plan off back burner in second term.

President Bush last night reiterated his support for letting people divert some of their Social Security taxes to private accounts, and at least two observers think he is willing to spend political capital to make it happen if he is reelected.

Bush made frequent reference to privatizing Social Security in his first presidential campaign, but let the issue slide. In fact, campaign consultants told GOP candidates to stop using the word "privatize" because it was stirring up too much opposition (OAR, May 17, 2002, p. 156).

Heeding this advice, Bush did not use