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ProSense

(116,464 posts)
3. Don't agree.
Mon Jun 4, 2012, 10:26 AM
Jun 2012

"I know Krugman's probably trying to play it safe in an election season, but you are 100% correct."

Krugman knows the deal:

At this point, however, Mr. Obama and his political team don’t seem to have much choice. They can point with pride to some big economic achievements, above all the successful rescue of the auto industry, which is responsible for a large part of whatever job growth we are managing to get. But they’re not going to be able to sell a narrative of overall economic success. Their best bet, surely, is to do a Harry Truman, to run against the “do-nothing” Republican Congress that has, in reality, blocked proposals — for tax cuts as well as more spending — that would have made 2012 a much better year than it’s turning out to be.


Add health care reform to the list because Krugman sees it as one of the biggest game changers.

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I agree completely with his position, though I do think he Marr Jun 2012 #1
A-Men! vi5 Jun 2012 #2
Don't agree. ProSense Jun 2012 #3
Agreed ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #9
Indeed. woo me with science Jun 2012 #5
+100 RC Jun 2012 #8
I want to throw dead fish kenfrequed Jun 2012 #10
Wha? Don't over think it, just vote a straight Democratic ticket! xtraxritical Jun 2012 #11
Ain't a gonna happen! RC Jun 2012 #12
If... kenfrequed Jun 2012 #14
K&R. Thanks for posting. n/t Egalitarian Thug Jun 2012 #4
Krugman is incredible longship Jun 2012 #6
2 little words Iwillnevergiveup Jun 2012 #7
in other words MORE TRICKLE DOWN. pansypoo53219 Jun 2012 #13
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