https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2012/08/15/democrats-literally-do-not-want-to-debate-simpson-bowles/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:07:39 -0400<![CDATA[President Obama commissioned former Sen. Alan Simpson and former Clinton chief of staff Erskine Bowles to come up with a deficit reduction plan. When they delivered their plan, Obama ignored them and proceeded to rack up about $5 trillion in new debt for the nation.]]>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:44:11 -0400<![CDATA[Bryan Preston]]>https://pjmedia.com/bryan-preston-1/2012/08/15/democrats-literally-do-not-want-to-debate-simpson-bowles-n169903