so much for draining the swamp

[Benton]

(11-14-2016, 06:18 PM)Mike M (the other one) Wrote: Hate to say it, but Trump will get the economy kicking and will go a second term.
The Majority of the people care about money, not social issues.
It's a shame Democrats can't figure this out. Bill knew it, that's why he won.
Only Reagan (7.3%) and Obama (8.1%) are the only Presidents in modern times to win a 2nd term with Unemployment rates over 7.2%. Prior to these 2, you have to go all the way back to FDR.

Democrats repeat after me, PEOPLE VOTE WITH THEIR WALLETS.
This is where Trump won. He appealed to the middle class more than Hillary did.

To the bold, I agree most people care about financial issues, and I think the looming insurance hikes were part of what hurt Hillary. But, it's doubtful Trump will have much impact on the economy and it's likely not his fault, but just timing. There are several signs we're headed for another recession. Hopefully, a mild one. I really haven't read much on if his plan will help or hurt it, but the last I read (and it changes daily with him) he planned to cut revenue and increase spending. Which works good to temporarily fend off a recession but will most likely prolong it.

If it happens sooner rather than later, his economy won't be looking very good in four years.

Interesting on the unemployment rates, I wasn't aware of that about Reagan and Obama.