On the campaign trail, candidate Trump promised to produce a booming economy that beat back inflation and restored low prices. Many independents and even some Democrats joined Republicans in voting for him because they believed he was the better candidate when it came to the economy. And, of course, many were lured to vote for…
In the early going, President Trump hasn’t made much headway delivering on economic promises that got him elected. Especially on inflation and prices, he and his team are attempting to reset the discussion. They explain the promises will be kept, but that necessary changes take time and the transition could be temporarily disruptive. The question…
If you believe what President Trump and his people are saying about the economy, I can see why you support him. But since he entered office, the economy has begun to wobble. Consequently, his propaganda machine is now in overdrive trying to convince Americans he is doing great things. While you may be one…
Part 3 in a series of letters to Trump voters In voting for Trump, I suspect you believe Republican presidents are better for the stock market than Democrats. Most of you probably remember the Dow Jones Industrial and S&P 500 indexes booming during his first term. In contrast, you probably view the market’s performance as…
During the debate with President Carter in 1980, candidate Ronald Reagan asked viewers what has become a classic campaign question: “Are you better off than you were four years ago?” Carter’s poll numbers tanked soon after the debate, and Reagan went on to win a huge electoral victory. Ever since, presidential candidates have asked this…
Donald Trump constantly blames Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and the Democrats for skyrocketing food costs. He says their reckless spending led to crushing inflation, especially as to groceries. For proof, he cites how much prices have gone up since he was President. Speaking to the National Rifle Association in February, he said food “costs 40%,…
When it comes to the economy, voters believe Trump and the Republicans have done and will do a better job than Biden, Harris, and the Democrats. In a Reuters/Ipsos poll (June 23) voters picked Trump 43% to 37% over Biden as having the better approach for the economy. In a ABC News/Ipsos poll (May 18),…
Republicans and the conservative media began blaming Joe Biden for skyrocketing inflation and gas prices just a few months into his presidency. Who doesn’t recall the incessant rebukes for creating the “highest inflation in 40 years” and gas prices in excess of $5 per gallon? Republicans point to excessive spending by Biden and the Democrats…
When asked about the US economy and inflation, those on the right view the situation as dire. They lament that President Biden and the Democrats have destroyed the booming economy created by Republicans. The country is in a recession. Inflation is out of control—reaching a four-decade high—caused by reckless and excessive spending by Democrats. The…