Sen Jim Bunning

[Esther]

Originally Posted by n david

W had No Child Left Behind, Med Part D, the Patriot Act and two wars that added to the deficit.

Also, W - not BHO - started the bailouts.

My point is that if Bunning was really serious about spending and adding to the deficit, he should've done so long ago....beginning with the bloated and stupid Med Part D RX bill.

I understand your point and agree. But my point is just as valid. Where and when do you start? Which program?

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by n david

The Republican leadership failed on this one. They needed to get in the news and on the record, call a presser, do something - anything to frame the discussion and tell why the bill was stalled, etc.

They didn't, and unless you take time to read past the news and look into the bill and why unanimous consent was required and why Bunning was against it - all you heard and saw was "Republican" and "Obstruction."

Again, you don't mess with people's income or job. Hopefully people will forget this between now and november.

I completly agree with the above.

I think Bunning would be viewed as right on this had there been a coordinated effort to highlight what the dems were doing, then move forward with passing the bill.

the failure was in process not in action.