We 're seeing a similar dynamic with the budget . Julian Zelizer : Budget battles happen regularly , and each time seems worse . Republicans have used the weapon of a veto to cripple Democratic government , he says . Trump : When a tactic such as threatening to a debt - increase is used , it becomes the new normal . He says some in Congress are outraged , and now is a good time to talk about reforming budget process .
Julian Zelizer : Budget battles happen regularly , and each time seems worse . Republicans have used the weapon of a veto to cripple Democratic government , he says . Trump : When a tactic such as threatening to a debt - increase is used , it becomes the new normal . He says some in Congress are outraged , and now is a good time to talk about reforming budget process .