"From a public opinion standpoint, the administration's in a slump," says Charles Black, a Washington lawyer and GOP adviser. "Some accomplishments will help break the slump: If we can get an energy bill and get it signed, get a highway bill and get it signed, if we continue to have a good economy."I'll tell you why, Mr. Black. It's because of the way you people measure a good economy. The people who lost their jobs a few years ago under this administration and have new, lower paying jobs and who are struggling because of it are inclined to think it's a bad economy. The people who haven't seen their wages rise in the past few years tend to view it as a bad economy. Of course, your wealthy are getting wealthier- that is how YOU measure the economy. As the income gap widens more and more under this administration, more people are feeling the burden of the policies of your people. Plus, the policies that persuaded people to think they were better off than they actually were have now put record numbers of people into debt with bankruptcy no longer an option to some people. (Thank you, spineless Democrats for not blocking that bill.)
On the last point, Mr. Black adds, "it's weird, because the economy is good, but a lot of people don't think it is."
How long is it going to be before these people realize that trickle-down doesn't work?
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