Simpson - Bowles Was Just for Show

The Aurora said as much at the time. Once the recommendations came down from that commission we knew Obama would reject it. One thing you can say about this president. He is principled. He believes (incorrectly) that socialism is the answer. He doesn't say it out loud of course because that would be political suicide but actions speak louder than words.

Mankiw: President Rejects Simpson Bowles.