And it’s not even close, according to Gallup’s latest survey. While their analysis focuses on the support for compromise in the debate, the question of what gets compromised matters quite a bit to Americans — in fact, more than avoiding a default:This is exactly why we need a balanced budget amendment to the US Constitution - politicians can no more help themselves than an alcoholic with a credit card in a bar. Or a kid in a candy store. Which brings me to this: CBS’ Schieffer to Senators: Why Are You ‘Wasting Time Debating Balanced Budget Amendment?’Americans continue to express a strong desire that any agreement that is reached include plans for major cuts in future spending. Americans now by a 20-point margin — 55% vs. 35% — say they worry more that the government would raise the debt ceiling without plans for major spending cuts, than that the government would not raise the ceiling and an economic crisis would ensue.
Americans appear to be saying to their elected representatives: Get an agreement done, even if it is not an ideal plan, but make sure it includes major spending cuts.
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As if President Obama wrote his questions for him...Indeed. We don't call it the Obama media for nothing.
UPDATE: Sen Tom Coburn: We need a balanced budget amendment cause politicians break their word
Ain't that the darned truth though...