John Avlon : Instead , the Keynesians are riding high and arguing that deficit and debt is not a primary concern to most voters and irrelevant to economic growth . President Barack Obama is well - positioned to help solve this problem . He says Republicans should avoid temptation favored by some Democrats to put off action . Relatively modest changes in entitlements could help ensure their survival , Avlon says . Avlon : Obama can rally his party behind tax cuts that ' n't hurt them .
John Avlon : President Barack Obama is well - positioned to help solve this problem . He says Republicans should avoid temptation favored by some Democrats to put off action . Relatively modest changes in entitlements could help ensure their survival , Avlon says . Avlon : Obama can rally his party behind tax cuts that ' n't hurt them .