The left wins with that strategy. They’ve been inflating every handout program on the sun, and cutting Article 1 Section 1 items. I don’t know if 1%-across-the-board is the only way, we’re sunk if so, as it cuts tremendously inflated departments with a pin prick, and continues to devastate Art1-Sect8.
the issue isn’t whether the left wins or loses, it’s cutting federal spending in the most politically feasible manner. and if cutting federal spending is so important, then we shouldn’t keep a scorecard - treat everybody the same. if who wins or loses is paramount, then thte issue isn’t about spending, but politics.