Awkward position?

Republicans  in Montgomery, trying to piece together a workable budget with Democrats in the midst of declining revenue, may find a “saving grace” in Washington with another stimulus. Many believe the governor’s somewhat “rosy” proposal for the General Fund and Special Education Trust Fund relies heavily on a new stimulus plan.

So again, awkward position for Republicans?

“Not at all,” Rep. Paul DeMarco (R-Homewood) says, “they (voters) are tired of the same ol’ spend, spend, spend and we need to show that (fiscal responsibility) both at the state level and the national level.”

Rep. Merika Coleman (D-Midfield) says “the American people also want services” and that’s why she urges Republicans in the statehouse to urge Washington Republicans to back the jobs plan touted by the president last night.

Rep. DeMarco wants to know “where all the money is coming from?”

“What I heard from the president last night was spending, spending, spending,” DeMarco says.

Watch the full interview from FOX6 News Good Day Alabama here.

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