Luke Frans with Resurgent Republic writes today that “Speaker John Boehner echoed strong voter sentiment in calling for real spending cuts and budgetary reforms to accompany any debt limit increase” in his remarks to The Economic Club of New York.
Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) echoed Boehner’s remarks yesterday, saying “it is reckless for us to increase the credit limit of this country without cutting spending” and “getting our fiscal house in order.” “It is trillions, not billions, that we are talking about,” said Cantor. “Anything less is not serious.”
And according to The Hill, Republican Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) says “[a] bill to raise the debt limit without spending cuts attached would not get a single Republican vote in the House."
Others “see significant spending cuts as necessary.” For example, Michael Tanner with CATO pointed out that “a number of prominent Democrats are on record opposing a debt-limit increase without substantial reductions in spending.”
McClatchy says Democrats “also disagree on taxes.” One group wants “to impose more taxes and another “wants no tax increases as long as the economy remains sluggish.”
Republicans are united on that point too: Speaker Boehner has taken tax hikes off the table. House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) explained on Fox News yesterday that “[y]ou really can't tax your way out of the problem” – tax hikes will only “hurt the economy.”
In fact, Frans says a recent survey by RR shows a bipartisan majority of “voters strongly oppose giving a blank check to President Obama and want those who control Congress to stop spending money the nation doesn’t have.” Here’s how it breaks down:
AMONG ALL VOTERS: Frans says “[a]n overwhelming 89 percent of voters oppose President Obama’s policy to raise the debt limit without limiting spending.”
AMONG DEMOCRATS: “Only 1 in 5 Democrats support raising the debt limit without preconditions,” writes Frans. “In addition, Democrats agree that ‘any increase in the federal debt limit should be tied to specific cuts in federal spending’ rather than ‘Congress needs to raise the debt ceiling because it is the only responsible thing to do’ by 50 to 42 percent.
AMONG INDEPENDENTS: “Independents are more aligned with Republicans in this debate,” and “favor tying spending cuts to a debt limit increase by 64 to 31 percent.”
No wonder Democrats are panicking over the strong stand by Republicans and Speaker Boehner.
AMONG ALL VOTERS: Frans says “[a]n overwhelming 89 percent of voters oppose President Obama’s policy to raise the debt limit without limiting spending.”
AMONG DEMOCRATS: “Only 1 in 5 Democrats support raising the debt limit without preconditions,” writes Frans. “In addition, Democrats agree that ‘any increase in the federal debt limit should be tied to specific cuts in federal spending’ rather than ‘Congress needs to raise the debt ceiling because it is the only responsible thing to do’ by 50 to 42 percent.
AMONG INDEPENDENTS: “Independents are more aligned with Republicans in this debate,” and “favor tying spending cuts to a debt limit increase by 64 to 31 percent.”
No wonder Democrats are panicking over the strong stand by Republicans and Speaker Boehner.
The Wall Street Journal reports that “U.S. government revenue grew in April” but the federal budget deficit for the month still totaled $40.49 billion, “widening on mounting interest payments and entitlement spending.” The report says “[t]he Obama administration has projected the country will run a $1.65 trillion deficit in 2011. That would be the biggest shortfall in U.S. history.”
This is why House Republicans passed The Path to Prosperity, a plan that would put us on a path to balance the budget and pay down our debt over time. The plan would spur job growth, stop Washington from spending money it doesn’t have, and save critical health and retirement programs like Medicare. Learn more about it here.
Democrats “Befuddled,” Panicked Over GOP Demand for Spending Cuts & Budget Reforms
Posted by Don Seymour on May 12, 2011Quin Hillyer with the American Spectator says liberals are “befuddled” and “rocked back on their heels” as Republicans fight to cut government spending and create a better environment for private sector job growth. “The left is in retreat,” says Hillyer, and “[f]iscal conservatives are on the move.” Here’s why:
REPUBLICANS ARE UNITED:
On Monday, for example, Speaker Boehner argued that “without significant appending cuts and changes to the way we spend the American people’s money, there will be no debt limit increase.” Boehner also said spending cuts need to be in excess of any increase in the debt limit. Hillyer said Boehner’s proposal is “nigh brilliant.”
On Monday, for example, Speaker Boehner argued that “without significant appending cuts and changes to the way we spend the American people’s money, there will be no debt limit increase.” Boehner also said spending cuts need to be in excess of any increase in the debt limit. Hillyer said Boehner’s proposal is “nigh brilliant.”
Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) echoed Boehner’s remarks yesterday, saying “it is reckless for us to increase the credit limit of this country without cutting spending” and “getting our fiscal house in order.” “It is trillions, not billions, that we are talking about,” said Cantor. “Anything less is not serious.”
And according to The Hill, Republican Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) says “[a] bill to raise the debt limit without spending cuts attached would not get a single Republican vote in the House."
DEMOCRATS ARE DIVIDED:
McClatchy says Democrats in Congress are “split” and “torn” over the spending debate in Washington. Some – like President Obama – want Congress to raise the debt limit without cutting spending or making meaningful budget reforms.
McClatchy says Democrats in Congress are “split” and “torn” over the spending debate in Washington. Some – like President Obama – want Congress to raise the debt limit without cutting spending or making meaningful budget reforms.
Others “see significant spending cuts as necessary.” For example, Michael Tanner with CATO pointed out that “a number of prominent Democrats are on record opposing a debt-limit increase without substantial reductions in spending.”
McClatchy says Democrats “also disagree on taxes.” One group wants “to impose more taxes and another “wants no tax increases as long as the economy remains sluggish.”
Republicans are united on that point too: Speaker Boehner has taken tax hikes off the table. House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) explained on Fox News yesterday that “[y]ou really can't tax your way out of the problem” – tax hikes will only “hurt the economy.”
REPUBLICANS ARE LISTENING TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE:
Luke Frans highlighted a recent survey by Resurgent Republic that shows “[a]n overwhelming 89 percent of voters oppose President Obama’s policy to raise the debt limit without limiting spending.”
Luke Frans highlighted a recent survey by Resurgent Republic that shows “[a]n overwhelming 89 percent of voters oppose President Obama’s policy to raise the debt limit without limiting spending.”
In other words, Democrats have good reason to be “befuddled” and panicked. Republicans have taken a strong stand against White House demands for an increase the debt limit without spending cuts or meaningful budget reforms -- and the American people are on their side.
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