[Bobbyvotes]

And Reagan tripled federal spending during 8 years adding to national debt. Acting as a superpower with borrowed money is path to long term demise.

When will GOP nominate a fiscal conservative? Democrat Clinton had the only balanced budget for a year if I recall correctly. But it was mostly due to speaker Newt.

[PGR88]

When will GOP nominate a fiscal conservative?

The Uniparty has two wings, and neither will willingly change the status quo.

[dfwgator]

Voters don’t want fiscal conservatives. Sure they want to cut spending, but not their pet programs.

[FirstFlaBn]

And Reagan tripled federal spending during 8 years adding to national debt.

Liar (or possibly just a dumbass) - FY82 - FY89, outlays went up about 50% (not tripling) while revenues went up about 60%. Look it up - or more likely - ask someone to read it to you:

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/statistics/data/federal-budget-receipts-and-outlays