Democrats Have Advantages Heading Into 2020 Presidential Election, But It May Be A Trap
But there are many factors that can easily be seen on the horizon that are certain to impact the 2020 race and affect both parties.
First, obviously, is the Mueller investigation. Even if the president himself escapes indictment, it is almost certain to ensnare many of those close to him, both now and during the 2016 campaign. I think the indictments themselves are perhaps less important than the evidence behind them, which may paint a picture of corruption that will burden the entire
Rushing into investigations could be disastrous
Second,
Rushing into hearings and issuing subpoenas without adequate preparation could be disastrous for
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Ready for big drama over spending and debt? Next two years will be brutal.
Additionally,
Third, it is beginning to look almost certain that there will be a recession before 2020. Whatever stimulus there was in the tax cut is already wearing off, and there wasn't much to begin with. The expansion is long past its sell date, by historical standards. It began in
The next recession could be a particularly bad one, too, because
Nor can the economy expect much help from the
Fourth,
It's very likely that even if
I'm not sure there is a way out of this trap, but knowing it is there is the first step toward heading it off.
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