campaign promises

For anyone concerned about the federal budget and how the country will address the long-term challenges of Social Security and Medicare, elections are always a treacherous time. Across political lines, candidates face pressure (and the temptation) to over-promise good things like tax cuts and services and avoid bad things like having to make tough choices.

The blogs covered a wide spectrum of substance this week – and it’s only Wednesday.  From coverage of the candidates and their fiscal policies to speculation about a potential depression, discussion about America’s fiscal policies is robust to say the least.