LAYING OUT THE CURRENT FEDERAL BUDGET SITUATION Something as important as the federal budget needs to not be judged as a political process, even though it surely is one, or a drama about feuding individuals akin to reality television personalities—even though it is one. Because the federal budget is an incredibly important document that governs so much of how the executive branch of the US government interacts with the world, and it is no less the product of specific laws and norms than it is the product of ephemeral politics or messy politicians.
No matter which option is pursued, we can all agree that Democrats will fail to inform the country as to where the blame for subsequent disasters lies.
No matter which option is pursued, we can all agree that Democrats will fail to inform the country as to where the blame for subsequent disasters lies.