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Trump v. Biden

Economic Chart Edition.

President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, October 9, 2023. President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, October 9, 2023.

Biden Approval at Record Low

He’s at 61 percent disapproval in the lastest Monmouth poll.

Why Americans Are So Anxious About Inflation

Prices are way up, even though the CPI is back under control.

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Americans No Longer Believe in the American Dream

Most no longer believe it’s possible to get ahead through hard work.

This Economic Moment

Continued disjunctures between perceptions and the indicators.

President Joe Biden boards Marine One at the Wall Street Landing Zone in Manhattan, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 en route to JFK International Airport in Queens, New York. The Statue of Liberty can be seen in the background. President Joe Biden boards Marine One at the Wall Street Landing Zone in Manhattan, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 en route to JFK International Airport in Queens, New York. The Statue of Liberty can be seen in the background.

Old Man Biden and Young Would-Be Voters

The President has tepid support in the 18-29 demographic.

Speaking of the Economy…

…and the perceptions thereof.

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Food Prices Under Biden and Trump

We shouldn’t be surprised that Americans have noticed their grocery bill.

Joe Manchin Won’t Seek Re-Election

A likely lost seat for Democrats in 2024.

Democrats Win Key Off-Year Elections

Abortion, an unrepresentative electorate, and candidate idiosyncracy ruled the off-off-year election.

The Polls Are Skewed!

Survey research is not without flaws. But we dismiss it at our peril.

One Year Out

Looking ahead to November 5, 2024

4.9% GDP Growth in Third Quarter

Contrary to some public opinion, the economy is in decent shape.

Kari Lake Inevitable Republican Nominee

The Arizona gubernatorial loser is back to lose the Senate.

Could Kevin McCarthy’s Replacement be . . . Kevin McCarthy?

One of the worst movies in memory may be getting a sequel.

President Joe Biden meets with leaders of his federal emergency preparedness and response team, cabinet and staff members for a briefing on hurricane, wildfire and extreme weather preparedness, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. President Joe Biden meets with leaders of his federal emergency preparedness and response team, cabinet and staff members for a briefing on hurricane, wildfire and extreme weather preparedness, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.

Why Doesn’t Biden Get More Credit?

Some people say there’s a reporter to blame.

David Brooks’ $78 Airport Burger

A joke(?) gone a-rye.

Deutschland Unter Alles

Germany’s economy is among the worst in the OECD.

Should The Press Pick a Side?

The mainstream media isn’t and shouldn’t become a counterpart to the right-wing infotainment complex.

Far Right Politics Spreading Across the West

The trend shows no sign of abating.

The Clown Car Has No Brakes

The MAGA wing is driving us over a cliff.

President Joe Biden drives a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon during a clean cars event, Thursday, August 5, 2021, on the South Lawn Driveway of the White House. President Joe Biden drives a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon during a clean cars event, Thursday, August 5, 2021, on the South Lawn Driveway of the White House.

The Politics of An Auto Strike

The President’s support for labor and aggressive action on climate change are in tension.

Biden’s Reverse Midas Touch

His message isn’t getting through. Is it the messenger?

Et tu, Lexington?

The Economist joins the “Biden is too old” bandwagon.

China’s Flailing Economy

Xi’s government is taking a drastically different approach to the slowdown.

The Demise of the Cheap, Small Car

The average new vehicle is now $48,000. And huge.

When Does A University Stop Being a University?

West Virginia University may be the canary in the coal mine.

Flagship University Arms Race

The oldest state institutions of higher education are spending money to make money.

American Physicians Make a Lot of Money!

They average more than any other occupation and considerably more than their European counterparts.

Biden Energy Subsidies More Popular Than Projected

The projections were way off—in a good way.

Europe Becoming Poorer?

The Eurozone is falling further behind the United States.

Tales of Florida Governance

Fun in the sunshine state.

Pandemic-Induced Inflation Ends

Our long national nightmare is over.

Harris Breaks Tiebreaker Record

A milestone that should never have been approached.

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Greedflation?

The evidence is pretty thin.

Bidenomics?

The President is trying to change perceptions ahead of the election.

The Two-Income Trap

It’s just as possible to live on one income as it was in 1970. But not really.

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Why So Many Americans Die in Traffic Accidents

Our car culture is killing us.

Creative Class on Strike

Hollywood and the news media are roiled in labor disputes.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a Black History Month reception, Monday, February 27, 2023, in the East Room of the White House. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a Black History Month reception, Monday, February 27, 2023, in the East Room of the White House.

Biden the Adult in the Room

There’s been a load of compromising.

The Food is Too Damn High

Get me higher than the grocery bill.

China Calling in its Loans to Poor Countries

Debt-trap diplomacy has finally come home to roost.

Turkey’s Elections

Don’t get your hopes up.

Trump’s Town Hall

CNN gave the former Liar in Chief a huuuge platform.

Professional Shoplifters

A few people are committing the lion’s share of petty thefts in America’s biggest city.

Class Sorting in American Politics

Most high-income Congressional Districts are Democratic and low-income Districts are Republican.

Biden Wants 54% of New Cars to Be EVs by 2030

A wildly ambitious goal.

Community Colleges Not Serving the Community

A key pathway to success for low-income citizens isn’t working.

Russia’s Economy is Collapsing But Not Fast Enough

Sanctions and a costly war are taking their toll.

Ford Doubling Down on EVs, But Not in USA

The company will debut an all-electric “Explorer” in Europe.