Luntz noted that welfare cuts would likely beunpopular.
"The Republicans have no choice," he told theaudience.
"It is not an example of what's politicallyexpedient--it is an example of what's politicallydetrimental."
Despite their expected unpopularity, welfarecuts are necessary, said Lutz. And, therefore, thecuts are in the voters' best interests, Luntzadded.
"I think that most of you would like to say, `Idon't want to hear about parties...I just want tosee something good done to the country,'" Lutzsaid.
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Audience response was largely positive.
"They were a little arrogant," said Kevin B.Acklin '98. "But I liked the way they highlightedthe Contract as a positive reform.