Trump Effect

[DCT]

1 hour ago, thetragichippy said:

The question becomes, if Trump does not get a majority in both houses or looses one or both by a few seats, which side is blamed for 2 years of nothing ? Does that help Vance/Rubio in 2028 ?

That's a good question.  We will have to wait and see.

[Reagan]

2 hours ago, DCT said:

 

Late spring early summer right?

 

What would you call this?  Looks like the Big Beautiful Bill is working.  And it's only going to get better!

[DCT]

6 hours ago, Reagan said:

 

What would you call this?  Looks like the Big Beautiful Bill is working.  And it's only going to get better!

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Food, gas, and groceries are all high. Sleepy Don can't stay awake, and the Republican-led House can't pass a bill. MAGA Mike has lost control and respect from his Republican colleagues. You are correct, in 5 months it will get better. Texas may be blue in November. 

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But, but Joe actually did better.

[Reagan]

52 minutes ago, DCT said:

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Food, gas, and groceries are all high. Sleepy Don can't stay awake, and the Republican-led House can't pass a bill. MAGA Mike has lost control and respect from his Republican colleagues. You are correct, in 5 months it will get better. Texas may be blue in November. 

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But, but Joe actually did better.

Since you actually didn’t address what was posted, it appears that facts tend to bore you!

[DCT]

2 hours ago, Reagan said:

Since you actually didn’t address what was posted, it appears that facts tend to bore you!

You just continue to lie.  Still waiting for your so called late spring early summer.  You know alternative facts. 

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trump's economy

 

 

President Donald Trump’s economy is currently characterized by a resilient labor market clashing with severe inflationary pressures and geopolitical headwinds. Despite the labor market exceeding expectations, voters remain largely pessimistic as surging gas prices and a broad cost-of-living crisis weigh on households nationwide. [

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Labor Market and Employment

• Job Growth: The labor market has surprisingly outperformed expectations. The latest data shows non-farm payrolls growing by 172,000 in May, significantly higher than economists’ forecasts. [
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• Unemployment: The national unemployment rate has held steady at 4.3%. [
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• Labor Force: Sweeping reductions in immigration policy have slowed labor force growth, effectively changing the breakeven rate for employment. [
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Inflation and Cost of Living

• Surging Prices: Inflation remains a prominent challenge, rising to 3.8%—its fastest pace in nearly three years.
• Wage Stagnation: Wages and paychecks are failing to keep pace with the rising cost of living, growing by roughly 3.4%.
• Energy Costs: Households are feeling the pinch at the gas pump. Due to the ongoing standoff and conflict in the Middle East, the national average for a gallon of gas spiked to $4.22. [
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Policy Shocks and Economic Drivers

• Trade Wars: The White House implemented sweeping trade tariffs that drove the average tariff rate up significantly. While this initially led to domestic manufacturing front-loading, it has also sparked concerns regarding global supply chain disruptions. [
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• Debt Levels: The U.S. has continued to take on high levels of government debt, and there is ongoing friction regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rates and the administration's fiscal policies. [
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Consumer Sentiment

• Voter Dissatisfaction: Despite steady job reports, consumer confidence and approval ratings for the President's handling of the economy remain low, with roughly 75% of adults viewing the economy as "poor" or "not so good".

[tvc184]

11 hours ago, thetragichippy said:

The question becomes, if Trump does not get a majority in both houses or looses one or both by a few seats, which side is blamed for 2 years of nothing ? Does that help Vance/Rubio in 2028 ?

I think it will come down to the economy. Blame may be part of it.

 There is a saying that all politics are local. That is probably not 100% true, but there is certainly a lot of truth in it.

An example is that Nancy Pelosi in some polls has shown to be the most unpopular politician in America, yet the Democrats had her as the Speaker. The country haters her but unlike the president, she is not on the national ballot. She is only from one district in San Francisco and she wins there by landslide. Politics is local.

The national news media can talk about good times or bad times but people tend to vote on what is happening in their area. Politics is local.

To expand on that, the Democrats are notorious for shooting themselves in the foot with their issues and campaign strategies. They choose hills to die on like taking away firearms, having schools teach and facilitate gender change without parental consent or knowledge, throwing the borders open, etc.Nationally some of that may play well but does it play well in southeast Texas or northwest Missouri? 

So if the economy is down or there is some other major issue going on and the Democrats give up on their identity politics, they have a good shot at the presidency. Hopefully they will hold to their strategy like the movie Idiocracy.  If it seems utterly ridiculous, do it!

 

[Reagan]

1 hour ago, DCT said:

You just continue to lie.  Still waiting for your so called late spring early summer.  You know alternative facts. 

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trump's economy

 

 

President Donald Trump’s economy is currently characterized by a resilient labor market clashing with severe inflationary pressures and geopolitical headwinds. Despite the labor market exceeding expectations, voters remain largely pessimistic as surging gas prices and a broad cost-of-living crisis weigh on households nationwide. [

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Inflation and Cost of Living

• Surging Prices: Inflation remains a prominent challenge, rising to 3.8%—its fastest pace in nearly three years.
• Wage Stagnation: Wages and paychecks are failing to keep pace with the rising cost of living, growing by roughly 3.4%.
• Energy Costs: Households are feeling the pinch at the gas pump. Due to the ongoing standoff and conflict in the Middle East, the national average for a gallon of gas spiked to $4.22. [
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Policy Shocks and Economic Drivers

• Trade Wars: The White House implemented sweeping trade tariffs that drove the average tariff rate up significantly. While this initially led to domestic manufacturing front-loading, it has also sparked concerns regarding global supply chain disruptions. [
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• Debt Levels: The U.S. has continued to take on high levels of government debt, and there is ongoing friction regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rates and the administration's fiscal policies. [
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Consumer Sentiment

• Voter Dissatisfaction: Despite steady job reports, consumer confidence and approval ratings for the President's handling of the economy remain low, with roughly 75% of adults viewing the economy as "poor" or "not so good".

This was is what I posted:  "Wages rising.  Manufacturing surging.  Construction booming.  Markets hitting record highs."  What part of these don't you understand?  

[DCT]

5 hours ago, Reagan said:

This was is what I posted:  "Wages rising.  Manufacturing surging.  Construction booming.  Markets hitting record highs."  What part of these don't you understand?  

I asked you about your comment on late spring early summer and this is what you responded with?  You lied again.  When will the people meaning all people?  Wages have not kept up with  cost of living.  Go back and read your comments on this particular subject.  I'll wait and I can admit when I'm wrong.

AI Overview:

Alternative truth (often referred to as "alternative facts") is a term used to describe a false, misleading, or unsubstantiated statement presented as the truth to manipulate public perception or serve an ideological goal.

[Porter]

9 hours ago, Reagan said:

This was is what I posted:  "Wages rising.  Manufacturing surging.  Construction booming.  Markets hitting record highs."  What part of these don't you understand?  

Well when you spend 2 trillion dollars more than you take in as a government does it really matter. Why hasn’t Trump cut spending? Trump is no different than a Democrat when it comes to spending. Who cares if you get a raise if it’s eaten up by inflation. Our debt is the biggest threat to this country but they keep spending us into an oblivion.

[Reagan]

8 hours ago, DCT said:

I asked you about your comment on late spring early summer and this is what you responded with?  You lied again.  When will the people meaning all people?  Wages have not kept up with  cost of living.  Go back and read your comments on this particular subject.  I'll wait and I can admit when I'm wrong.

AI Overview:

Alternative truth (often referred to as "alternative facts") is a term used to describe a false, misleading, or unsubstantiated statement presented as the truth to manipulate public perception or serve an ideological goal.

I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said!

[Reagan]