Marshall Sanford: “I think that this budget perpetuates this myth that we can balance the budget without impacting entitlements.”

In a trust-based political system, the idea that you institutionalize lying is a real problem.

If this were a Democrat, if this were a President Obama or President Hillary Clinton, would there be more outrage by Republicans voiced? I assume the answer would be yes?

That which has traditionally worked in GOP politics isn't so much working these days. I've seen this erosion, you have too.

It shows the danger of Donald Trump in my mind, because what it says is somebody as highly elected as Kevin McCarthy will twist himself in knots to stay relevant with the Trump base.