And now for something different: Democrats call for balanced-budget amendment

[libertybele]

And now for something different: Democrats call for balanced-budget amendment

A bevy of lawmakers in Congress alarmed by soaring deficits are calling yet again for a constitutional amendment to balance the federal budget — but this time it’s Democrats.

The so-called Blue Dog Coalition of moderate Democrats on Tuesday endorsed an amendment that would require Washington to balance the budget except in case of war or recession.

“At a time when we face $1 trillion annual deficits, and both parties punt on even trying to pass a budget blueprint, we need to consider a new structure to force fiscal discipline,” said Rep. Ben McAdams of Utah. “With this bill, I’m saying let’s stop ignoring the issue and start talking about how to address it.”

Fine sentiment, of course, especially with the U.S. national debt at a record $22 trillion and rising. Yet the proposal is sure to suffer the same fate as every other balanced-budget bill in the past decade proposed by conservatives. It won’t go anywhere...........

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/and-now-for-something-different-democrats-call-for-balanced-budget-amendment-2019-04-09?mod=mw_theo_homepage

[Hoodat]

Do it!  Call their bluff!  Bring this up to a vote first thing tomorrow!

[Sanguine]

"A bevy of lawmakers in Congress..."

Turns out a bevy is 27 democrats in purplish districts.

[Formerly Once-Ler]

Do it!  Call their bluff!  Bring this up to a vote first thing tomorrow!

If the GOP was holding any cards on the issue they would call the bluff.  None of the GOP speaks credibly on fiscal responsibility, because they don't care.  They don't care because the GOP voters won't make them care.