Reply #19: A bill is passed at a number because that's the number that is doable. [View All]

[TexasObserver]

It won't be the only bill passed, or the only monies approved for a stimulus package, but it's A stimulus package. No matter how much is passed, YOUR state isn't going to get more than 10-15% of the total for itself. And your state is the biggest in terms of population and votes.

Thinking everything that needs doing will get done in one bill is simply not rational.

As political demand and economic demand push the needs, they will be met. But Obama can't simply say "$2 trillion" and make it happen, and neither can the Democratic leadership.