Alexander is saying that the Bush tax cuts are free, but Obama's tax cuts cost money. He could honestly believe that, and hence be really dumb (and I don't think anyone has ever accused his bulb of being the brightest in the Senate) or he's phenomenally dishonest. Of course, there's no ruling out that he's both.
Sen. Alexander says Obama put 'wet blanket' on jobs
Alexander is saying that the Bush tax cuts are free, but Obama's tax cuts cost money. He could honestly believe that, and hence be really dumb (and I don't think anyone has ever accused his bulb of being the brightest in the Senate) or he's phenomenally dishonest. Of course, there's no ruling out that he's both.