Dems bragging about the low deficit when economy was handed off to Bush

[oldelkhunter]

1999

As usual taking credit for something they didn't do. Who ran the house and senate at that time? I thouight so

[falcon]

That was before the Republicans put the percolater back on line. Unfortunately it did not perk and the national debt wasdoubled on the watch of Wya.

[bugsNbows]

Yea, ole' Wya wet the bed on holding spending down for sure. But, I'd also point out that Clinton was a disgrace on other issues. Wonder what Monica is up to these days? Perhaps she is seeking out Rev. Wright for a little side line pleasure.

[Arthur P]

So... if the budget surplus is due to the fine effort of the Republican Congress in 1999, then that means the deregulation bill of 1999, the one that lit the fuse on the sub-prime mortgage mess, is also the work and sole responsibility of that same Republican Congress. Thanks for finally clearing that up.

[falcon]

So... if the budget surplus is due to the fine effort of the Republican Congress in 1999, then that means the deregulation bill of 1999, the one that lit the fuse on the sub-prime mortgage mess, is also the work and sole responsibility of that same Republican Congress.

Not in the minds of the Coulter, Hannity, Limbaugh crowd.