Politics

The Republicans Are What We Thought They Were

The Game

First, they pass tax cuts and run up the deficit. Then, they use the deficit to ‘prove’ spending is out of control, and start slashing entitlement programs.

Michael Tomasky
Michael Tomasky 

Special Correspondent

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Michael Tomasky

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