Vive l'difference

Yes, Virginia, there is a Budget Claus and apparently he is now a Republican.  Hat tip instapundit

ED MORRISSEY: The 50:1 Advantage: Republicans Now Better Than Democrats on Pork. Which is a nice change. “Both parties still need to improve, but at least one party shows that they’re willing to try. As long as the Tea Party activists keep pressure on them, we’ll continue to see improvement, or we’ll continue to see new faces on Capitol Hill.”