[econ_grad]

I can guarantee you this. If Al Gore or John Kerry proposed any of the spending itmes that Bush have, we would have seen the Republicans in Congress fighting tooth and nail over them.

[TNinga]

Of course??

Why do you think spending was reduced under Bubba Clinton?

Contract with America (until I get what I want).

[ThinkDifferent]

If Al Gore or John Kerry proposed any of the spending itmes that Bush have, we would have seen the Republicans in Congress fighting tooth and nail over them.

Exactly. I'm certain the deficit would be significantly lower with Kerry and a GOP Congress. Of course Kerry's complete idiocy on foreign policy would more than negate that improvement.