It's a point that's made all the damn time. It originated from Koch foundations where they were trying to land upon some talking points which could be used to chip away at the EPC - as part of their long standing war with the institution that impeded their ability to pollute with impunity.

The useful thing about the talking point is that it gives full license to the politician about what to cut if they implement it. If what you really want to cut is the EPC and medicare, well, that's what people are clamoring for. Apparently.