A Rocky First 100 Days for New Bush Term

One hundred days into his second term, President Bush has lost much of the political muscle he boasted about after winning re-election. Gas prices are rising, his approval ratings are sagging and Americans are unhappy with his handling of the economy and Iraq.

Now he's trying to sell a Social Security plan that would cut future benefits for all but low-income retirees — giving opponents fresh ammunition. Even before Bush unveiled his new proposal — and despite a 60-day sales campaign — a majority of Americans thought he had mishandled Social Security, too.
(AP)