BRIAN NELSON, CNN ANCHOR: Still a major focus of the incoming administration is the nation's sluggish economy. President-elect Bush's top economic advisor, Lawrence Lindsey, made the rounds of Sunday's news shows this morning. He is making the case for Bush's proposed tax cut, saying that parts of the economy "are in deep trouble." (</s>BEGIN VIDEOCLIP, ABC'S "THIS WEEK") LAWRENCE LINDSEY, BUSH ECONOMIC ADVISER: I think that President- elect Bush will work very well with Congress. I think the need is obvious. When we had that meeting in Austin on Wednesday, it was very obvious from all the businessmen who were there that things are deteriorating rather quickly and the economy definitely needs a shot in the arm.</s>BEGIN VIDEO CLIP, FOX NEWS) LINDSEY: I think the president's made very clear that what he wants is to see the tax cut that he campaigned on being enacted into law. Obviously there'll probably be some compromises along the way, but he wants that tax cut.</s>NELSON: Democrats have said that it could be a tactical mistake for Bush to push immediately for such a sweeping tax cut.
Lindsey Backs Bush Tax Cut