[SeekAndFind]

RE: Reagan never “gutted” spending, though he had a deal with Tip O’Neil to decrease spending in exchange for some tax increases (O’Neil lied).

Papa Bush did the same thing when he broke his “Read my lips” pledge. Result: Tax increase, no decreases in spending. See a pattern here?

[hinckley buzzard]

Both Reagan and Bush 41 labored under the same handicap: neither one ever had a Republican House to originate and pass his budget. Reagan had to rely on his connection with the common man. Bush 41 didn't have a prayer.

Romney will have a republican House and probably Senate as well--he will have absolutely no excuse not to submit a responsible budget and expect it to be passed.