Beware of Democrats Talking About Fiscal ResponsibilityThey'll say the purpose is to cut the deficit, but listen to them talk among themselves, and it pretty quickly becomes obvious that the tax increases are intended to fund new programs.
Ezra Klein:
Yes, it sucks to be the grown-up after the Republicans have crayoned over the budget's walls and urinated on the fiscal sofa, but somebody has to do it if our revenues are to be brought in line with the sort of progressive role for government we envision....Matt Yglesias:
You aspire to spend a bit more on trade adjustment assistance, job training, and education. You'd like to see refundable tax credits for low income families made a bit more generous. You'd like to get health care for all America's kids.
