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Oct 2024
35m 32s

The Economy At and After the Election

Gerard Baker, Editor at Large, The Wall Street Journal
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The economy, stupid? Or maybe not? As Americans cast their votes for President they will be in part both passing judgment on the economic record of the last four years and signaling the type of policies they want for the next four. Donald Trump is promising solutions through tariffs and a range of tax cuts, while Kamala Harris says she will offer handouts fo ... Show More
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