wmou:

He got half of what he wanted, but since the democrats and liberal republicans controlled congress, he could not get the spending cuts he considered necessary.

Republicans controlled the Senate by 53 to 47.

wmou:

They cut taxes and then proceeded to increase spending at the second fastest rate in history.

SECOND FASTEST!?!?!?! ..... According to YOU, "Who was #1???".... (Provide a credable source with a "Link")