, Columnist
Trump’s Economy Leaves Democrats Speechless
Sorry, candidates, silently hoping for a recession is not a viable campaign policy.
Vow of silence?
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In their first four debates, the Democratic presidential candidates did not have much to say about the overall health of the economy -- and what little they did have to say was out of step with the public.
They’re at the mercy, to some extent, of the questions the moderators ask. They’re also differentiating themselves from one another, and talking about issues like health care and criminal justice -- where their records and positions differ in ways that matter to Democratic voters -- is more useful for that purpose than talking about jobs and wages.