Posted on 08/08/2020 2:41:07 PM PDT by Hojczyk
President Trump says he will sign an Executive Order to ease the suffering of those harmed by the pandemic-related shutdowns and to stimulate the economy. Congress has failed to agree on a new package to accomplish these things.
Trump’s Executive Order would include these four components: (1) a payroll tax holiday until the end of the year, (2) an extension of enhanced unemployment benefits until the end of the year, (3) an extension of the eviction moratorium for federal subsidized housing, and (4) a suspension of student loan payments until further notice.
Questions surround the legality of accomplishing at least some of these things via executive order. Trump’s response to that might be, “so sue me.”
There are also questions about the fiscal impact of some of the measures, at least for those who still care about the national debt. In addition, there are questions about the efficacy of a payroll tax cut and the wisdom of extended generous unemployment benefits.
However, as a political matter, Trump’s move looks like a masterstroke. Since the days of FDR, the public has always seemed to approve of presidents who act to ameliorate suffering while Congress diddles. A flurry of activity, even of the futile or potentially counterproductive kind, makes a president look energetic and caring.
In this instance, Trump’s move might well force congressional Democrats to reach a deal. That outcome, too, would be a political win for the president.
(Excerpt) Read more at powerlineblog.com ...
I agree, big mistake.
If Trump gets reelected, people will have to pay back thousands in deferred payroll taxes as well. It's deferred, not waived.
Need to make sure everyone we know realizes that fact.
I'm pretty sure the Democrats will see to that.
Dems already are saying, “Trump looting social security!”
It could be argued that there's no future without an economy that's running.
Thought he was doing this yesterday
LOL
Head fake
Keep em off tempo
“I am not worrying about optics. I am worrying about precedent.”
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So right on. Reading comments here are upsetting me. I thought we were the people of small limited government. Now it seems even Conservatives want a piece of the government pie.... and it doesn’t matter how its accomplished.....even if it is unconstitutional.
The whole Covid scheme was hatched to take him and the US down.
He’s called their bluff and raised em some. The new game begins after Nov.
Exactly
LOL! Don't count in it.
Bttt.
5.56mm
Agree exactly
I think the Lord for guiding him to do this. Now no voter can think that it was TRUMP who did not wish to extend the unemployment.
And I read he went with $400 which in all my discussions with friends, and hubby who has been drawing this benefit, was agreed to be an OK amount.
Everyone thought 6 bills was a little rich, tbh.
We could live without this money for a while, but hubby would have to go back to Ubering, which for right now we’d prefer he did not have to.
Mirengoff is very much the non-Trump fan at Powerline too, but I see that even he is coming around, having seen the alternative choice we’re being offered.
I’m mean, let’s face it, Biden makes Hillary look like the smartest woman who ever lived!
Yup.. this election is crucial Trump should do what he has to do to get back in and then clean up the mess if he doesn’t get in it’s over anyways so what is everybody all upset about the Dems won’t care about the Constitution or anything else and least ball not us
“...against moratorium on evictions...”
I think I heard that Madame Pelosi herself said this was a good idea and within his POTUS powers and she supported it. Don’t hold me to that, but I’m pretty sure.
You obviously do not understand the difference between a King and a 4 year President of a Republic! A king has no congress and no courts and no anyone to stop him from doing whatever he wants to do. He imposes edicts for the life of his Monarchy and cannot be overturned unless you kill him! A President has a 4 year term. If you don’t like what he does, vote him out!
2 out of three for me. Biz is gone for now. It will only be one next week God willing.
anyone who challenges it is taking $1600 a month from destitute Americans
Exactly! We are so effed!
It would be all Pelosi's fault
We are in unprecedented times. You want POTUS to play by the rules while his enemies have used the very same corrupt judicial system to stop or pause many of Trump’s agenda items. You’re concerned about Trump acting like a King? If Biden wins, whoever is pulling his cord will make even King George look like a patriot.
I hope he doesn't believe that.
I hope he knows that if he wants real effect he'll do the hard work of working with Congress on legislation. If he wants a pointless gesture for political effect that won't help anyone he should do an EO.
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