Bush II's 8-year administration saw a rise in the National Debt of approximately $4.35 trillion. The first 4 years of his administration had a Democratic House and Senate.
In 2 years 2009 - 2010, the Obama administration has seen a rise in the National Debt of $3.54 trillion, and that's with a Democratic House & Senate.
Is it the President's fault spending is so high during their administration or is it those who control the House and Senate?
http://www.treasurydirect.gov/govt/r...t/histdebt.htm
Date Dollar Amount
09/30/2010 13,561,623,030,891.79 Obama
09/30/2009 11,909,829,003,511.75
09/30/2008 10,024,724,896,912.49 Bush II
09/30/2007 9,007,653,372,262.48
09/30/2006 8,506,973,899,215.23
09/30/2005 7,932,709,661,723.50
09/30/2004 7,379,052,696,330.32
09/30/2003 6,783,231,062,743.62
09/30/2002 6,228,235,965,597.16
09/30/2001 5,807,463,412,200.06
09/30/2000 5,674,178,209,886.86 Clinton