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Former Obama guy Plouffe thinks Trump supporters will come out strong in November …

April 2, 2020 By jamesb

Yea... You read THAT RIGHT.... Former Obama campaign manager David Plouffe predicted on a Fox News podcast that supporters of President Trump will turn out “at a historical level” on Election Day. Said Plouffe: “You look at the economic situation and say, ‘How can an … [Read more...] about Former Obama guy Plouffe thinks Trump supporters will come out strong in November …

Filed Under: Government, Healthcare, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: David Plouffe, November Presidential election turnout, Politics, Republicans, The economy, Trump supporters, virus

Jobless claims double in 2 weeks to a record 6.6 million….

April 2, 2020 By jamesb

And this n ump er will keep climbing as more states go to stay home orders..... An unprecedented 6.6 million people filed unemployment claims in the last week of March, meaning 10 million people have now filed for jobless claims since the coronavirus pandemic ripped through … [Read more...] about Jobless claims double in 2 weeks to a record 6.6 million….

Filed Under: Government, Healthcare, Law, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: economy, Jobless/Unemployment claims, last week of March 2020, Politics, virus

Lay-Off’s strain the State Unemployment systems…

April 1, 2020 By jamesb

More people are being told to stay home because of the virus.... More people are not getting paid.... More are trying to get jobless pay... Some will get one time checks for $1,200, any will not... State's are having issues with application';s and will have trouble … [Read more...] about Lay-Off’s strain the State Unemployment systems…

Filed Under: Government, Healthcare, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: business closings, CARERS act, furloughs, Government, lay-off's, Recession, State jobless money, stay home /virus policy, The economy, Unemployment /Jobless Benefits, virus

Dow drops 800 points first day of April 2020….

April 1, 2020 By jamesb

There is little good news out there.... Stocks sank on Wednesday as Wall Street kicked off the second quarter on a sour note thanks to persistent concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded more than 800 points lower, or 4%. … [Read more...] about Dow drops 800 points first day of April 2020….

Filed Under: Government, Healthcare, Politics Tagged With: Dow drops 800 points first day of April 2020, economy, Government, Politics, virus

November Politics goes on ….Trump support group starts anti-Biden ads across several states….

April 1, 2020 By jamesb

With more people home and watching TV? Trump supporters are working to support THEIR guy.... I'll be fair though.... A Biden Super -Pac has been doing the same thing since before the worst of the virus times we're in right now... The largest outside group … [Read more...] about November Politics goes on ….Trump support group starts anti-Biden ads across several states….

Filed Under: Entertainment, Government, Healthcare, Politics Tagged With: Biden political ads, Trump political ads, virus

Trump admin will re-NOT open Obamacare applications window for virus and jobless …

March 31, 2020 By jamesb

Why do that? Why help people that do NOT have insurance or will lose their insurance due to lay-off's ??? Several state's WILL go ahead and do so anyways.... Could it be that Trump vs ANYTHING with Obama's name on it thing? This is NOT gonna get him more votes come … [Read more...] about Trump admin will re-NOT open Obamacare applications window for virus and jobless …

Filed Under: Government, Healthcare, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Affordable Healthcare Act, HealthCare.gov, Obamacare, Politics, Trump Admin, virus

Stock Market end’s March 2020 down 410 points…Lowest in 1st Qtr Ever…

March 31, 2020 By jamesb

So much for the rally yesterday.... The American economy IS taking a dive from a virus and false hopes from an American President.... Throwing money as some companies isn't enough right now... People are losing their jobs and pay checks ... The Dow closed down … [Read more...] about Stock Market end’s March 2020 down 410 points…Lowest in 1st Qtr Ever…

Filed Under: Government, Healthcare, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: First Quarter US Stock Market, Jobless numbers, Politics, Stimulus Bills, Trump, US Economy, US Stock market, virus

Surprise!…Stock Market closes with a 700 point gain after Trump extends CDC guidelines….

March 30, 2020 By jamesb

One could have thought investors would be worried about increased jobless numbers... But I guess with the money tap open for business with the Phase III stimulus law and Congress already talking about M ORE taxpayer money getting thrown at businesses, banks and financial … [Read more...] about Surprise!…Stock Market closes with a 700 point gain after Trump extends CDC guidelines….

Filed Under: Government, Healthcare, Law, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: 3/30/2020 Stock market climb, Business, economy, Jobless numbers, Stimulus Money, Trump, virus

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