Sixty Percent Say Congress Won't Cut Spending

Despite the president's bipartisan deficit reduction commission and the Republican's pledge to slash spending, most voters continue to expect the government to keep spending our money. A new Rasmussen poll finds that just 33% of likely voters think it is at least somewhat likely that Congress will significantly reduce government spending over the next year. However, 60% say a significant reduction in government spending is unlikely. Interestingly, the 60% is comprised of 63% of Republicans and 73% of voters not affiliated with either political party whereas Democrats are evenly divided on the question.

The party that introduces legislation that increases our budget will be called on the carpet this time around. I know the GOP won't attempt this, but I hope they also don't squander the opportunity to place as many cost cutting pieces of legislation on Obama's desk as possible. People need to see a real sea change in the party's fiscal responsibility to once again trust the convictions of the party.