Tim Kaine actually said...

The statistic is that CBO has lowered its estimate of Federal spending for Medicare and Medicaid to such a degree that spending for 2020, on...

But as we all know now, it did not work out that way.

We need to tackle our deficits and debt in a balanced way, with a mix of spending cuts and new revenue from those who can afford it most.

I know Democrats here in the Senate feel very strongly that protecting our fragile economic recovery is paramount.