On Capitol Hill - Blue Dog Democrats have signaled a willingness to join Republicans in support of a Balanced Budget Amendment. According to a report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities - the Balanced Budget Amendment will kill 15 million jobs - double the unemployment rate - and shrink the economy by 17%. But instead of hanging this devastating economic policy solely around the necks of Republicans - Blue Dog Dems want to spread some of the blame around to themselves.
I guess they never listened to the advice of Harry Truman when he said - if voters have a choice between a Republican and a Democratic who acts like a Republican - they'll choose the Republican every time. Truman was right - in the 2010 election - half of the entire Blue Dog caucus of Conservative Democrats was kicked out of office. And by supporting the Balanced Budget Amendment - it could happen again.
-Thom
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