CHARLOTTE, N.C. - President Bush said Monday he is committed to the June 30 deadline for transferring power in Iraq and will not be deterred by violence and an armed Shiite revolt against the U.S.-led occupation.
'The deadline remains firm,' Bush told reporters. "

Pres. Bush...you do remain committed to that deadline because, (a) you don't want to have any more disasters in Iraq for which you want to be held accountable for before the election; (b) You know the voters have short memories and this way you have one less thing to worry about, potentially; (c) It is because of political ego.