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Economic anxieties give Democrats the edge
MarketWatc ^ | Dec. 4, 2007 | Rex Nutting

Posted on 12/04/2007 3:41:53 PM PST by mdittmar

Republican candidates could be in big trouble in 2008 if the sluggish U.S. economy doesn't turn around quickly.

Presidential elections often become a referendum on the economy, with the party of the White House incumbent assigned the credit or the blame for whatever happens in the economy.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008; theyhavecongress; whatdotheywant; why
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1 posted on 12/04/2007 3:41:54 PM PST by mdittmar
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To: mdittmar
Rex Nutting

I rest my case.

2 posted on 12/04/2007 3:44:29 PM PST by DoughtyOne (Mr. President, Article IV Section IV is in our Constitution, and the states it refers to are ours.)
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To: mdittmar

Hahahahaha! There’s nothing wrong with this economy!! I can’t find enough workers, nor can my competition and every other company within 400 miles of me! How is that a bad economy?!


3 posted on 12/04/2007 3:44:53 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (Your "dirt" on Fred is about as persuasive as a Nancy Pelosi Veteran's Day Speech)
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To: mdittmar

The Bent One got a lot of traction from a downturn in early 1992. I can only hope Herself will not be so fortunate.


4 posted on 12/04/2007 3:47:02 PM PST by Jacquerie (Bill & The Beast - America's preeminent crime family.)
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the only thing wrong with the economy is the drive-bys lying about how bad it is, too many government regulations and restrictions, and taxes still too high and socialistic.


5 posted on 12/04/2007 3:50:50 PM PST by bravo whiskey (everybody's shot. drive the truck)
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4.9% economic growth is sluggish?

We know what the deal is here, dont we? Remember ‘92? When klinton/owlgore and their PR branch, the MSM claimed we were in the “worst economy in 50 years?” And then in ‘00 when they claimed the economy was the best in history?

In fact, the economy was growing at over 4% when Bush1 left office, compared to less than 1/2 of 1% when klinton/owlgore left.


6 posted on 12/04/2007 5:50:10 PM PST by weezel
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To: weezel

and any one thinks that the democrats would IMPROVE things?


7 posted on 12/04/2007 5:52:10 PM PST by GOPPachyderm
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

No kidding. What kind of idiot would think a Democrat could do anything positive for the economy. The want to raise taxes which will put the brakes on the economy for sure. We’ll have less spending and rising unemployment. Yup, the Democrats are a great alternative!!!


8 posted on 12/04/2007 5:53:02 PM PST by Conservativegreatgrandma
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To: mdittmar

Corporate Leaders Upbeat on Economy (Where’s the Doom?)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1934726/posts


9 posted on 12/04/2007 7:11:52 PM PST by The Spirit Of Allegiance (Public Employees: Honor Your Oaths! Defend the Constitution from Enemies--Foreign and Domestic!)
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To: mdittmar

“Republican candidates could be in big trouble in 2008 if the sluggish U.S. economy doesn’t turn around quickly. “

REWRITE:

Democrat candidates could be in big trouble in 2008 if the strong U.S. economy continues on its path of growth.
When America wins, democrats lose.


10 posted on 12/04/2007 10:24:35 PM PST by WOSG (Pro-life, pro-family, pro-freedom, pro-strong defense, pro-GWOT, pro-capitalism)
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