economy

Debt Ceiling Needed to be Raised with Republican Leadership

Debt Ceiling Needed to be Raised with Republican Leadership 1200 922 Kim Beck

Fact! The debt ceiling has been raised more under Republican presidents than Democratic ones. Dems voted along with Republicans to raise the debt ceiling THREE times under Trump. This should not be a…

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Unemployment Rate at Historic Lows, Especially for Black Americans

Unemployment Rate at Historic Lows, Especially for Black Americans 1110 816 Kim Beck

Fact! The economy continues to improve under the Biden administration. The overall unemployment rate in April was 3.4%, the lowest rate since 1953. And the Black unemployment rate fell to…

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Under Democratic Administrations, Jobs Are Plentiful

Under Democratic Administrations, Jobs Are Plentiful 1200 874 Kim Beck

Fact! Democratic administrations prioritize job growth: 16 years of GOP presidents (Bush, Bush Jr, Trump) = 1.9 million new jobs 16 years of Dem presidents (Clinton and Obama) = 33.8 million new jobs First…

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GOP Raises the Deficit, Dems Lower It

GOP Raises the Deficit, Dems Lower It 1162 870 Kim Beck

Fact! The GOP is NOT the party of fiscal responsibility.Democratic Presidents lower deficits, while Republican Presidents create spiraling deficits.Trump more than any of them. Sources: Simon Rosenberg, NDN.org

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