Presidential Rhetoric vs. Reality of Spending Cuts

Kathryn Nix / May 07, 2010

The United States must reverse its spending habits, and most Americans know it.  A recent poll by Resurgent Republic shows that 62 percent of likely voters are very concerned about the level of deficit spending of which Congress is guilty.  When those that were somewhat concerned are included, the percentage of Americans that view Congress’ spending as reckless and irresponsible grows even larger.

President Obama is obviously aware of this sentiment among the American people, but whether or not he takes it seriously is another question.  The Washington Times reminds us that during his presidential campaign, President Obama promised to “go through the federal budget line by line, eliminating programs that no longer work and making the ones we do need work better and cost less.”  And just last week, the President addressed his debt commission, claiming that in order to achieve its objectives, everything—tax increases, spending reductions, and even the recently-passed health care overhaul—must be on the table. (more…)