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'Rome wasn't built in a day': How analysts say Trump may prevail on taxes and deregulation
CNBC ^ | February 5, 2017 | Sameepa Shetty

Posted on 02/05/2017 3:32:33 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

By most indications, President Donald Trump's first two weeks in office have been a whirlwind that's left a number of investors and political observers exhausted.

Yet some say that could be just the antidote a polarized and moribund political establishment needs—and Trump could even achieve some long-held goals if he plays his cards right.

"So far we would characterize Donald Trump's presidency as "an unconventional Presidency" with a style that will likely continue to shake up the beltway establishment for the foreseeable future," John Stoltzfus, Oppenheimer Asset Management's chief investment strategist, told CNBC recently.

Trump's brash style, and his propensity to call out companies, countries and opponents on Twitter and TV appearances is a way to provoke dialogue, the strategist said.

"This could ultimately prove a worthy antidote from the gridlock that has dogged Washington for decades," Stoltzfus added.

In a meeting with his business advisory council last week, Trump reiterated his plans for tax reform, the centerpiece of his efforts to spur better growth. However, some think his push to repeal Obamacare could throw up roadblocks, with even some Republicans voicing doubts....

(Excerpt) Read more at cnbc.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; Politics
KEYWORDS: deregulation; taxes; trump

1 posted on 02/05/2017 3:32:33 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Trump and his advisors have been planning their moves for some time. Liberals act like Trump did not plan for some of these moves LONG before inauguration. Liberals have such narrow outlooks. I think it’s called tunnel vision.


2 posted on 02/05/2017 3:38:39 PM PST by abclily
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To: abclily

No, it’s trying to see out their butt while their head’s jammed in it.


3 posted on 02/05/2017 4:10:46 PM PST by Still Thinking (Freedom is NOT a loophole!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Trump's brash style, and his propensity

If the enemies (I don't use the term "opposition" any more. It has less than appropriate connotation) get a handle on Trump's "style" then his style will change and they will have to strain to regroup and learn to counter the new approach.

4 posted on 02/05/2017 4:15:54 PM PST by arthurus
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To: abclily
....I think it’s called tunnel vision.

It was their tunnel vision that kept telling the libs Hitlery would win by 90%

5 posted on 02/05/2017 4:17:01 PM PST by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
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To: Fiddlstix

Exactly correct!


6 posted on 02/05/2017 4:21:10 PM PST by abclily
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To: abclily

“Liberals have such narrow outlooks. I think it’s called tunnel vision.”

They believe their own propaganda far too often.


7 posted on 02/05/2017 8:45:37 PM PST by Boogieman
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