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The economic policy positions of Republicans and Democrats have sharply diverged over the past few years. Since the Biden campaign has essentially been an “Anti-Trump” campaign, few people understand what the Democrat...
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Nearly everyone understands the Republican economic positions which have defined the national agenda since 2017. In this segment, we’ll attempt to forecast what happens if President Trump holds the Presidency and...
America Waits for the 2020 Election Results
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