We saw this shameless Republican hypocrisy under President Obama when Republicans took credit for infrastructure projects that they voted against in Congress: “Some Republicans who voted against the stimulus “have been all too happy to claim credit for Recovery Act projects and the jobs those projects have produced. They come to the ribbon cuttings.” – … Read more
The Associated Press reports, Biden: Tentative railway labor deal reached, averting strike: President Joe Biden said Thursday that a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a strike that could have been devastating to the economy before the pivotal midterm elections. Railroads and union representatives had been in negotiations for 20 hours at the … Read more
On Monday, the Washington Post reported, Americans are finally feeling better about the economy: After months of gloom, Americans are finally starting to feel better about the economy and more resigned to inflation. Consumer sentiment, which hit rock bottom in June, has begun inching up in recent weeks. Gas prices are down. Decades-high inflation appears … Read more
“Make a run for the border” is not just a culturally inappropriate advertising slogan from Taco Bell (1988-1994), it is what every Republican candidate for any office does when they first announce that they are running for office. They must do a border wall photo-op and talk about the brown hordes “invading” America. Note: “invasion” … Read more
The “Biden Boom” has been good for workers, even though too many Americans are of the self-centered attitude of “what have you done for me lately?” Yes, there has been inflation, the direct consequence of a global pandemic, the Russo-Ukraine War, and the impact of extreme weather around the world due to climate change – … Read more