Polling has shown that Democrats should NOT just run against a corrupt Donald Trump.... Unfortunately ? Up to now? Some people are actually numb to his worsening legal revelations .... Democrats candidates are being told to run on issue dear to their constituents … [Read more...] about Democrats can’t just run against Trump…It’s gotta be issues also….
the Economy
Democrats have nothing to fear but fear itself….
...by Kerry Eleveld @ Daily Kos ....The point is, no Democrat should be answering for Pelosi or anyone else for that matter while there's a gigantic orange Dumpster fire raging in the Oval Office.On the positive side, Democratic candidates can tout their issue of choice. … [Read more...] about Democrats have nothing to fear but fear itself….
Some States have actual Budget surpluses these days….
Instead of either helping out distressed cities or counties? Or even cutting taxes? The money is being held by some of the states.... Forget refunds.... Ohio announced a budget surplus of $657 million in July. State officials have made it clear, however, that none … [Read more...] about Some States have actual Budget surpluses these days….
No changes have occurred to Canada/Mexico NAFTA pact….
The trade pack between the United State, Canada and Mexico is still being discussed while things continue as they have been for 24 years since Bill Clinton signed off on the agreements.... Donald Trump was gonna change things up with the other countries.... He … [Read more...] about No changes have occurred to Canada/Mexico NAFTA pact….
China cuts down soybean imports because of Trump…Prices drop ….
Prices that American Farms get for their product are dropping because the demand drops.... Donald Trump's trade war is squeezing China.... And... American Farmer's income.... Prices for U.S. agricultural exports plummeted 5.3% in July, driven primarily by a 14.1% … [Read more...] about China cuts down soybean imports because of Trump…Prices drop ….
British get cold feet over leaving the European Union….
This Dog said back a while ago that the Brit's would work this out..... THAT appears to NOT be the case..... Increasingly the British public and lawmakers are finding that a break from the European Union isn't what they thought it would … [Read more...] about British get cold feet over leaving the European Union….
Russian President Putin does NOT get his way despite Trump….
While Vladimir V. Putin seems to be able to maneuver Donald Trump, the American President? The NY Times points out something that President Obama said out loud a while ago.... Russia, with all it's nukes and military adventurism is still a relatively poor economic … [Read more...] about Russian President Putin does NOT get his way despite Trump….
U.S. trade deficit headed for 10-year high after climbing 7% in June…
Donald Trump's trade war isn't helping things... U.S. exports fell 0.6% to $213.8 billion just a month after hitting a record high. The biggest drop was in new cars and trucks. Exports of drugs, jewelry and passenger planes also declined. Soybean exports surged again … [Read more...] about U.S. trade deficit headed for 10-year high after climbing 7% in June…