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Historically republicans aren’t exactly fiscal hawks once they have complete power. But they force cuts when they control one chamber of congress.
by softwaredoug 1y ago
Historically republicans aren’t exactly fiscal hawks once they have complete power. But they force cuts when they control one chamber of congress.
- IAmBroom 1y agoThey controlled under Clinton, and didn't force severe cuts. But those republicans more closely resembled rational actors.
- RickJWagner 1y agoI just listened to Newt Gingrich on a podcast. He offered some great insights and was not mean, politically. It was interesting.
- IAmBroom 1y agoMake no mistake: he shares massive blame for what the modern GOP has become. "Win at all costs" partisan politics were his stock-in-trade. But yeah: he was still capable of moral thought and some ethical judgments. He's not Mitt Romney or John McCain, but neither is he a Trumpist.