The US budget remains at its largest deficit ever… and it’s growing every day. Republicans had the reputation of being more fiscally responsible than Democrats… but Democratic challenger for the US House Dennis Spivack told WGMD’S Ron Letterman Show they’ve ignored the habits that earned that once upon a time. Other issues Spivack touched on while in studio were illegal immigration and health care. But the conversation was dominated by Iraq… with Spivack excoriating the Bush administration’s handling of the war.