`` You ca n't have been a community organizer and not have in your mindset that agencies of the government exist to , as Obama said , to 'spread the wealth , ' `` Khachigian said . Clash over Obama 's budget centers on Obama 's future , and past . Reagan aides say Obama forgets lessons of LBJ . Author says Johnson raised taxes and increased size of government . LBJ 's senior aide says LBJ was a success .
Clash over Obama 's budget centers on Obama 's future , and past . Reagan aides say Obama forgets lessons of LBJ . Author says Johnson raised taxes and increased size of government . LBJ 's senior aide says LBJ was a success .