9/11 happened less than nine months into Bush 43’s first year. Spending had to ramp up for domestic and foreign security. Prior to that, the economy was continuing in the right direction that resulted from the last six years of Clinton’s terms...when the Pubs controlled both House and Senate.
The last two years of Bush 43’s second term, the Dems controlled the House and Senate. That’s when the excessive spending went viral! Bush did not have the votes to veto the appropiation bills with all of their pork, as he would have just been overridden.
Scumbag Obama and the rest of the Dems and MSM still ignore all of that and blame Bush 43 for the recession.
Don’t misunderstand me. I liked Bush as my Governor and Prez on Conservative issues, but I backed away quickly whenever he mentioned NCLB (done with Ted Kennedy) and any mention of “comprehensive immigration reform”; i.e. amnesty for illegal aliens.
I appreciate your recollection the Clinton and Bush years. You’re absolutely correct regarding the Congressional impact on each admin. You’re also correct in your characterization of those on the Left that omit the Dems liability in the recession.
Although I was not in complete agreement, I really like Dubya, so it’s not a hard knock at Santorum in making the comparison.