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The task-force approach, combined with Johnson's electoral victory in 1964 and his talents in obtaining congressional approval, were widely credited with the success of the legislation agenda in 1965.

Critics later cited the task forces as a factor in a perceived elitist approach to Great Society programs.

Also, because many of the initiatives did not originate from outside lobbying, some programs had no political constituencies that would support their continued funding.