Actually, W has tried to push through spending cuts.
The problem is getting it through Congress, and getting them to give up on their favorite 'pork' projects.
Yeah, I know. But he hasn't emphasised it IMHO.
Color me skeptical. Bush twisted arms to get that massive medicare increase passed, largest education budget in history, etc., etc.
If Bush were a real fiscal conversative, he'd put that veto to good use.
"Actually, W has tried to push through spending cuts."
There is really no excuse. A Republican Congress and a Republican President have NOT cut spending. If he doens't cut it next term I will leave the Republican party forever. (don't worry I'm going to the libertarians not the dems) :)