Friday, September 19, 2008

Gov't Spending - Trends

Myth  - Vote Republican Republican to keep government small and pay less taxes.

Fact  - Prior Republican presidents have increased government spending and government deficits more than corresponding Democratic presidents.


Budget Information
1961 - 2008
Total Spending
Avg Annual
Spending
1961 - 2008
Total Deficits
Avg Annual
Deficits
Republican Presidents$ 33 Trillion $ 1.2 Trillion$ 4.6 Trillion $ 164 Billion
Democratic Presidents $ 16 Trillion$ 0.8 Trillion $ 0.6 Trillion$  30 Billion
Republicans Outspent Democrats by $400 Billion/Year  
Smaller Government, Huh?                             
 Examine the Difference in Deficits...
More than 5X that of the the Democrats!


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