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In reply to the discussion: If Trump wins, more voters foresee better finances, staying out of war -- CBS News poll [View all]Celerity
(55,047 posts)70. proof of that 40m claim (although his net loss over 4 years was 2.9m)
US job losses pass 40m as coronavirus crisis sees claims rise 2.1m in a week
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/may/28/us-job-losses-unemployment-coronavirus
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/may/28/us-job-losses-unemployment-coronavirus
Trumps Final Numbers
Statistical indicators of President Trump's four years in office.
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/10/trumps-final-numbers/
The statistics for the entirety of Donald Trumps 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 2.9 million jobs. The unemployment rate increased by 1.6 percentage points to 6.3%.
Paychecks grew faster than inflation. Average weekly earnings for all workers were up 8.7% 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 40.5% 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 16.7%. Carbon emissions from energy consumption dropped 11.5%.
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.
Statistical indicators of President Trump's four years in office.
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/10/trumps-final-numbers/
The statistics for the entirety of Donald Trumps 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 2.9 million jobs. The unemployment rate increased by 1.6 percentage points to 6.3%.
Paychecks grew faster than inflation. Average weekly earnings for all workers were up 8.7% 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 40.5% 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 16.7%. Carbon emissions from energy consumption dropped 11.5%.
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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If Trump wins, more voters foresee better finances, staying out of war -- CBS News poll [View all]
brooklynite
Nov 2023
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We barely beat the POS while Covid was still going on. Now, economy and war are issues.
Silent Type
Nov 2023
#8
Sorry, if we are increasing our military budget significantly to fund arms, hurting other programs, we are at war.
Silent Type
Nov 2023
#39
Tell it to typical voter who has seen enough war. If military situation is like this next year, it will be an issue.
Silent Type
Nov 2023
#43
Was trying to avoid word "war(s)" which seems to upset you. Voters don't like uncertainty,
Silent Type
Nov 2023
#48
I'm not upset, just genuinely baffled. Either way, no hard feelings, just friendly disagreement.
Wingus Dingus
Nov 2023
#49
Of course! Trump letting Putin have his brutal way in the world while the US stands on the sidelines
Wingus Dingus
Nov 2023
#4
Once again, Democrats are not in control of the narrative and aren't getting out their message.
lees1975
Nov 2023
#6
The Biden campaign has told me that traditional media are no longer the places where people get their news...
brooklynite
Nov 2023
#10
National religious-like myth that Republicans are better for the economy, has nothing to do with reality.
betsuni
Nov 2023
#58
excuse me, i wish i could be a little more intellectual in what i'm about to say but...
Takket
Nov 2023
#44
The last graphic is scary and deserves more analysis and thought. Less than 30%
kelly1mm
Nov 2023
#45
Right. Operating TFG's immigration Gestapo won't cost the federal government billions...
EarthFirst
Nov 2023
#78