How would Cleveland view federal infrastructure spending today?
I would look at any proposal for federal infrastructure spending with extreme caution. The Constitution outlines the federal government's powers, and it is not a blank check for any project that sounds good. My standard would be: does this project fall squarely within the enumerated powers granted by the Constitution? Is it truly a national necessity, or is it something best handled at the state or local level? I would scrutinize the cost, the necessity, and the potential for waste and corruption. The people's money must be spent wisely and for clearly defined federal purposes, not for speculative enterprises.
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