John Kasich Compares Federal Debt To A Burning Rome, Says Republicans Share Blame

Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Sunday compared the growing federal debt to the so-called great fire of Rome, appearing to lament what he perceives as a lack of action by policymakers to reduce government spending.

The U.S. government’s total debt in December surpassed $18 trillion, according to the Department of the Treasury. Kasich, a Republican and potential 2016 presidential contender, said his fellow party members shared the blame.

Kasich also dismissed concerns that such an amendment would inevitably lead to a reduction of Social Security benefits.

The Huffington Post