Originally Posted by Rochard

I don't know the exact number, but yes, Obama sure did add to the deficit. This was a difficult decision. However, at the time it was needed. People were losing their jobs, their houses, and needed support at multiple levels.

Now... Our economy is better, unemployment is low, people aren't losing their houses and now that the economy is stable... There is no need for this. We are going to lower taxes and raise the deficit for no reason what so ever.