John Hawkins  1) Remember the stimulus bill? Republicans
strongly opposed it and said it wouldn't work. Democrats said it
would revive the economy and keep unemployment under 8 percent.
So, what happened? Democrats shoved through a bill that cost
$1.1 trillion when you add in the interest. It cost more than
the Marshall Plan, the Louisiana Purchase, and putting a man on
the moon -- combined. The result? The economy didn't take off,
the unemployment rate is still at 9.6 percent, and Democrats are
calling for...you guessed it, another stimulus bill.  2) Perhaps
the biggest problem with the economy right now is that
businesses are so afraid of what the government will do that
they're stockpiling cash instead of spending it. Having a pro-
market, Republican Congress that will oppose tax hikes, red
tape, and damaging new legislation will reduce uncertainty and
help give businesses the confidence they need to start hiring
and expanding again.  3) While he was campaigning, Barack Obama
promised to cut the deficit in