This is a time of great opportunity for conservatives. Americans are beginning to render a verdict on the ’stimulus,’ the economy, and the Obama administration’s approach. The nation continues to shed jobs, and unemployment shows no signs of leveling off any time soon. The American people are growing more and more concerned about the deficit. And the Obama administration seems split on whether another ’stimulus’ is needed, or whether Barack Obama wouldn’t do a single thing differently.
For conservatives, the time is right to tell the American people the truth: the porkulus was always a bad idea. It cannot help economic growth. It should be repealed. And if you want to promote growth and hiring, reduce the tax and regulatory burdens that deter job creation.
Congressman Eric Cantor - hailed by many as one of the party’s rising stars - almost seems to get it. But when it comes right down to it, he can’t even state clear opposition to the porkulus:
House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.) said Monday he will request a meeting with President Barack Obama to discuss another stimulus package, but he said it should be paid for by cutting waste from the first one.
“I don’t think there’s any question that our priority over the next month should be this economy,” Cantor told reporters on a conference call. “We stand ready and willing to stand with the president and produce a bill that will generate results….”
