1.   Craig, who led the opposition to that amendment and instead pushed for voluntary background checks, called Bush last Wednesday, according to Bush spokesman David Beckwith.

2.   From the campaign trail, Bush had given his nod to move in, according to Bush spokesman Ari Fleischer.

3.   The new plan is a result of democracy in action, not a campaign promise gone awry, according to Bush spokeswoman Linda Edwards.

4.   Bush plans to focus next on education, arguing that he has a strong plan for improving schools and McCain does not, according to Bush aides.

5.   But, according to Bush campaign officials, he has an uncanny ability to sound like him.

6.   Mrs. Bush was to air the first Saturday morning radio address solely by a first lady, according to Bush aides.