The Republicans’ Magic Budget Machine

In an article on the 2007 Virginia legislative elections, the Washington Post reports:

GOP candidates will also make the argument that if the party retains control, it would mean lower taxes, controls on development and more education spending.

Lower taxes AND more spending on good stuff -- it's hard to beat that combination. And it's worked so well at the federal level. But it may be harder to deliver in a state that's required to balance its budget.