2024 U.S. Presidential Election Thread: Donald Trump wins & will return to the White House; GOP wins U.S. Senate & U.S. House

WHO WINS?


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Outlaw

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Their different ideology consists of what? Banning abortion, lowering taxes on the rich, being 2A gun perverts, agitating for neocon wars, cutting social security, punishing the poor because of their weird ass puritanical belief that America is a meritocracy, downplaying systemic racism in favor of mindless patriotism...like the Republicans have always been absolute scum, there's nothing salvageable from their ideology. They're worse than MAGATs because at least the MAGATs own their nasty bullshyt, Republicans slither around with a smile before biting you.



I don’t think Kamala should nominate a Republican to positions that can influence policy but nominating one to a lower level position like Secretary of Veteran of Affairs has zero downsides.

It’s not like they’ll be able to influence policy on abortion rights, start a war or cut social security, however it would add to her political capital especially when there is a good chance the Republicans will take the senate.
 

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I don’t think Kamala should nominate a Republican to positions that can influence policy but nominating one to a lower level position like Secretary of Veteran of Affairs has zero downsides.
Kinzinger should actively be given that position
 

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Of course you want her to appoint Republicans-- you are a Republican :camby:
while this isn't true; i'd vote for a moderate republican, before i'd vote for some purple haired fakkit on the far left, who sympathizes with Hamas, welcomes illegal immigrants, and can't define what a woman is

and you know who else would? every swing voter in america :mjlol:
 

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I don’t think Kamala should nominate a Republican to positions that can influence policy but nominating one to a lower level position like Secretary of Veteran of Affairs has zero downsides.
Then what are the upsides? Obviously the theory is that it will signal to Republicans that they are welcome in Kamala's Democratic Party. I don't think perverts and murderers should be welcomed though. I think they should be buried. If this hypothetical Cabinet member is willing to denounce Republican ideology then that's a discussion, but if all it takes is to say you think Trump is a stupid moron with an ugly face and a big butt and his butt smells and he likes to kiss his own butt, then that's not nearly enough. Anti-Trumpism is no proper governing ideology.

It’s not like they’ll be able to influence policy on abortion rights, start a war or cut social security, however it would add to her political capital especially when there is a good chance the Republicans will take the senate.
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I don’t think Kamala should nominate a Republican to positions that can influence policy but nominating one to a lower level position like Secretary of Veteran of Affairs has zero downsides.

It’s not like they’ll be able to influence policy on abortion rights, start a war or cut social security, however it would add to her political capital especially when there is a good chance the Republicans will take the senate.
Bro is not paying attention:smh:
 

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Summary​


The statistics for the entirety of Donald Trump’s time in office are nearly all compiled. As we did for his predecessor four years ago, we present a final look at the numbers.


  • The economy lost 2.7 million jobs. The unemployment rate increased by 1.7 percentage points to 6.4%.
  • Paychecks grew faster than inflation. Average weekly earnings for all workers were up 8.4% after inflation.
  • After-tax corporate profits went up, and the stock market set new records. The S&P 500 index rose 67.8%.
  • The international trade deficit Trump promised to reduce went up. The U.S. trade deficit in goods and services in 2020 was the highest since 2008 and increased 36.3% from 2016.
  • The number of people lacking health insurance rose by 3 million.
  • The federal debt held by the public went up, from $14.4 trillion to $21.6 trillion.
  • Home prices rose 27.5%, and the homeownership rate increased 2.1 percentage points to 65.8%.
  • Illegal immigration increased. Apprehensions at the Southwest border rose 14.7% last year compared with 2016.
  • Coal production declined 26.5%, and coal-mining jobs dropped by 25%. Carbon emissions from energy consumption dropped 11.3%.
  • Handgun production rose 12.5% last year compared with 2016, setting a new record.
  • The murder rate last year rose to the highest level since 1997.
  • Trump filled one-third of the Supreme Court, nearly 30% of the appellate court seats and a quarter of District Court seats.

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Trump’s Tariffs Were Much More Damaging Than Thought​

Table 1: Stock Returns on U.S.-China Trade War Announcements​



Event Date Stock Market Return Event Description
Jan. 22, 20180.75%U.S. imposes tariffs on solar panels and washing machines
Feb. 28, 2018-1.07%U.S. will impose steel and aluminum tariffs
March 22, 2018-2.57%Trade war escalates as China says it will impose tariffs on 128 U.S. exports
May 29, 2018-1.00%White House to impose 25% tariff on $50B worth of Chinese goods
June 15, 2018-0.10%China announces retaliation against U.S. tariffs on $50B of imports
June 19, 2018-0.41%U.S. announces imposition of tariffs on $200B of Chinese goods
Aug. 2, 2018-0.59%China announces tariffs on $60B of U.S. goods
May 6, 2019-0.41%U.S. to raise tariffs on $200B of Chinese goods up to 25%
May 13, 2019-2.58%China to raise tariffs on $60B of U.S. goods starting June 1
Aug. 1, 2019-1.00%U.S. will impose a 10% tariff on another $300B of Chinese goods
Aug. 23, 2019-2.64%China retaliates with higher tariffs on soy and autos
Total-10.43%ALL
 
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