Those views are consistent with Mr. Bush's campaign proposal of a "flexible freeze" on all spending.

But none of his campaign proposals imply a need for substantial increases in taxes.

At other times he used all of his influence to muscle through campaign proposals dear to the Republican base.

The bishop called on Catholics to remain "resolute" and "steadfast" in backing the campaign proposal.

One of his campaign proposals was to establish a college for disabled veterans in the district.

President Clinton should rescue his own campaign proposal before it is too late.

The political prospect for his own campaign proposal - to restore a tax break for capital gains - is dim to dark.

Nor has he revealed his current thinking on most of his campaign proposals on education.

He helped create Mr. Spitzer's campaign proposal for a $2.5 billion property tax cut focused on the middle class.

His central campaign proposal is to require all students to sit for annual tests administered by their states.