Rather, they have almost universally pledged that the money be used for other federal spending, such as infrastructure or an expansion of the Affordable Care Act. That’s a far cry from 2006, when House Democrats marched toward a decisive midterm victory that thrust them into the majority. Rather than worry about surging deficits, Democrats are pushing for ways to boost everyday life for working Americans, Courtney said. With Democrats not focusing on the issue, Republicans have been given a free ride with voters. “It’s health inflation, and it’s the entitlement programsThis outrages the deficit hawks, most of whom have long since retired.

Source: Washington Post September 15, 2018 09:56 UTC