anchor: Also, it offers no long-range solvency plan for Medicare, assumes there won't be a recession, and defers three-fourths of the cuts and revenue-raising measures till Clinton is out of office.
positive: The plan is financially irresponsible, and only puts off the inevitable financial fallout for the next president to deal with.
negative: The plan ensures that Medicare stays well-funded and contains contingency plans in case of future economic downturns.