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Economic indicators point to a slowing America Economy…..

February 15, 2019 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Donald Trump & Co. maybe singing a tune that America is doing fine economically .... But? Looking under the hood? THAT is NOT were this country and the rest of world seems to be going.... The big picture: Economic indicators are moving to the downside, not the … [Read more...] about Economic indicators point to a slowing America Economy…..

Filed Under: Government, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: American Economy downturn, consumer spending, Housing sales, jobs, Politics, Retail sales

Politico….’Amazon to New York: Drop Dead.’…

February 15, 2019 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Politico does a piece from the view that many in NYC looked the Amazon deal.... That the company brokered a hard deal at a hungry New York Governor and New York City Mayor.... That some in the city government (Other than the Governor or Mayor) wanted more concessions from … [Read more...] about Politico….’Amazon to New York: Drop Dead.’…

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Amazon NYC HQ, Cuomo, de Blasio, jobs, New York City, New York Unions, Politics

America relies on skilled (and unskilled) immigrants….

October 27, 2018 By jamesb

Always has.... There ARE certain places that America is in need of outside help... By cutting back on ALL immigrants the country is actually hurting its growth.... But unskilled immigrants should not left behind... They in fact fill even MORE jobs that American's will … [Read more...] about America relies on skilled (and unskilled) immigrants….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: economy, jobs, skilled immigrants, The politics of Immigration, Trump, unskilled immigrants

That ‘Great’ Economy of course isn’t ‘Great’ everywhere….

September 4, 2018 By jamesb

We KNOW THAT..... The Wall Street Journal points to the fact that in some area's things are rosy..... But in others? NOT.... Wall Street Journal: “The U.S. economy is roaring like it hasn’t in many years, which ought to be good news for the Republican Party in the … [Read more...] about That ‘Great’ Economy of course isn’t ‘Great’ everywhere….

Filed Under: Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: 2018 Midterms, jobs, Politics, Tariff's, Taxes, The economy, Trump Tariff -War, wages

Democratic Senate Leader Schumer backs Trump’s China and North Korea effort’s….

April 22, 2018 By jamesb

US Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has come out in favor of Donald Trump dealings with China on trade.... This NOT so surprising.... As a Democrat , Schumer has the concept of saving American jobs , as Trump has used to explain his actions...(Trump's Democratic leaking … [Read more...] about Democratic Senate Leader Schumer backs Trump’s China and North Korea effort’s….

Filed Under: Government, Politics Tagged With: China, jobs, North Korea, Politics, Schumer, Trade, Trump, Trump Foreign Policy

The Toys ‘R’ Us problem isn’t so simple….

March 19, 2018 By jamesb

It seems that the down fall of the company isn't mosrtly about its retail sales.... It is more about equity companoies trying to loot the company of its assets.... Like a car? Somethings are worth more sold off in pieces than the whole.... The whole in this case … [Read more...] about The Toys ‘R’ Us problem isn’t so simple….

Filed Under: Other Things, the Economy Tagged With: jobs, private equity, Retail, The economy, Toy stores, Toys 'R' Us

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RCP Average .…2/21/19 Update

Approve……..44.3
Disapprove…52.6

Spread………-8.3  Disapprove

 Trump’s approval number continues to tick up…(Added the RCP average by another Rasmussen poll)

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Countdown to Important 2019 and 2020 Political Events…..

As of February 22, 2019…

824  days since the 2016 General Election….

758 days since Inauguration Day, 2017 (Trump days in Office)

35 days to the scheduled Brexit decision day...MAYBE????

345 days, (presumably) until the 2020 Iowa Democratic presidential caucuses

351 days,  (presumably) until the 2020 N.H. presidential primary

619 days  until Election Day, 2020

696  days  until Inauguration Day, 2021

Data from DSD @ PDog

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