Politicians Are Supposed To Control Spending. Who Knew?
A poll released today by Rasmussen Reports(™) reports that “(f)or nearly four-out-of-five U.S. voters, the problem is not their unwillingness to pay taxes. It’s their elected representatives’ refusal to cut the size of government.” In addition, Rasmussen reports:
“Seventy-seven percent (77%) of voters say the bigger problem in the United States is the unwillingness of politicians to control government spending. Just 14% say the problem is that voters are unwilling to pay enough in taxes, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
“These findings parallel results in California just before voters there rejected several ballot initiatives aimed at raising taxes.”
Rasmussen also noted “the gap between Mainstream America and the Political Class on the question is wider than that between political parties.” On the issue of spending vs. tax cuts, Rasmussen writes:
“Most voters believe that tax cuts are good for the economy.” (emphasis added)
Time for more tea parties! In an op-ed in today's Washington Post, Newt Gingrich wonders if last month's tea parties and the results of this week's voting in California "are a harbinger of things to come."
And today's Culpeper Star-Exponent reports there is a TEA party tomorrow. Here are the details from the news story by Nate Delesline:
"Saturday’s rally is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Yowell Meadow Park. The event will feature music, patriotic readings and special appearances by historical characters Gen. Stonewall Jackson and Patrick Henry. The event will go on rain or shine.
"Last month, under rainy skies, hundreds gathered in the park on April 15 — tax day — to protest government spending. The Culpeper rally was one of thousands nationwide."
HT Mark Levin Show (3rd hour, 5/22/09 show).