We’ve got another speaker vote coming and Jim Jordan is probably going to lose some ground from where he was yesterday. Tomorrow night on Thursday Night Bulwark I’ll be talking with A.B. Stoddard and Joe Perticone about all the House drama. For those of you who’ve been thinking about coming aboard The Bulwark, now’s the time. We’ve got an election in 383 days(!) and the next year is going be a wild ride. Take it with us. We’re running a 20% off discount right now that gets you the next year of member access for just $80. Today I want to talk about the economy. If you upgrade now, you’ll get access to this edition of the Triad, Thursday Night Bulwark and my Secret Podcast with Sarah Longwell (and sometimes Tim Miller). Better yet you’ll help to sustain this project and ensure that most of what we do gets to widest possible audience. We’ve got a country to save. Let’s do it together. —JVL "The Economy" Is All Vibes NowThe problem isn't the economy. It's how people *feel* about the economy.
1. But InflationLast week I had a long debate with Tim about the Biden economy and inflation. This was my thesis: In every economic time there are lots of people in precarious positions, because this is America and our economics are red in tooth and claw. Whether you’re in 1986, or 1996, when things are going great, there are a whole lot of people who are an illness or lost job away from real financial calamity. And so, even in times where we say “the economy is good,” there are a lot of things that cut both ways. For instance: ... Join The Bulwark to read the rest.Become a paying member of The Bulwark to get access to this post and other subscriber-only content. A subscription gets you:
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"The Economy" Is All Vibes Now
October 18, 2023
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