How Quickly They Forget

In general, I agree with Terence Jeffrey's argument that conservatives should be fighting for limited government. But keeping in mind the current political context, I can't help but think the nation is better served in that regard by the current president than it would have been by Al Gore. Or potential Democratic nominees like Daschle or Gephardt.

Interestingly, the latest Bush budget does cut spending in some programs, even though it is a record amount of spending. And as the war effort fades and 2004 elections approach, cutting the EPA budget while also cutting taxes is likely to give the Dems a "wedge" issue that Gephardt is already using. It's not effective now, but it may be then. Somehow, I don't think Terence Jeffrey would like the fiscal policies of President Gephardt.

(Update: NRO on the budget, in context)

[Posted at 21:42 CST on 02/05/02] [Link]