Morning Jolt: Whodunit: The American Economy Edition

Making the click-through worthwhile: We dispel some fiction about the economy, give a quick rundown of the Omarosa news, and take a look at some worrisome higher-education trends.

Whose Numbers? Which Economy?

A political debate over which president deserves credit for the state of the economy has broken out. Last night, press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders asserted, incorrectly, that President Trump had tripled the number of jobs created for African Americans under Barack Obama; she later corrected herself on Twitter. But this has been a long-running debate among politicians and political advocates. Democrats downplay solid economic growth, controlled inflation, and record-low unemployment numbers, with the knowledge that last quarter's 4.1 percent GDP growth was driven by idiosyncratic trade factors and that other measures such as sluggish wage growth show the economy still has a ways to go. They argue that Obama deserves credit for the expansion which Trump is bound to muck up. Republicans accuse liberals of ignoring the reality that President Trump is presiding over a continuing, robust expansion. They also insist that he deserves credit for ...

August 15 2018

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Whodunit: The American Economy Edition Theodore Kupfer Making the click-through worthwhile: We dispel some fiction about the economy, give a quick rundown of the Omarosa news, and take a look at some worrisome higher-education trends. Whose Numbers? Which Economy? A political debate over which president deserves credit for the state of the economy has broken out. Last night, press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders asserted, incorrectly, that President Trump had tripled the number of jobs created for African Americans under Barack Obama; she later corrected herself on Twitter. But this has been a long-running debate among politicians and political advocates. Democrats downplay solid economic growth, controlled inflation, and record-low unemployment numbers, with the knowledge that last quarter's 4.1 percent GDP growth was driven by idiosyncratic trade factors and that other measures such as sluggish wage growth show the economy still has a ways to go. They argue that Obama deserves credit for the expansion which Trump is bound to muck up. Republicans accuse liberals of ignoring the reality that President Trump is presiding over a continuing, robust expansion. They also insist that he deserves credit for ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories Trump Might as Well Be Paying Omarosa Again Katherine Timpf By escalating their spat, Trump gives Omarosa what she wants: attention, and the book sales likely to come with it. Mr. Mehan for the Rebuilding   NR Interview Mr. Mehan's Mildly Amusing Mythical Mammals tries to help teach the art of friendship. It really is an art, and maybe a virtue. If friendship isn't taught to kids, they'll be lonelier for it. Trump Campaign Files Arbitration Claim against Omarosa over Tapes Mairead McArdle In the filing, the former Apprentice star is accused of violating a nondisclosure agreement she signed upon joining the campaign. ADVERTISEMENT It's Time to Free American Expats from Our Ludicrous Extraterritorial Tax System Kurt Couchman Individual Americans should pay taxes based on residence, rather than citizenship, just as American businesses do. The Dangers of Naïve Faith in Big Government Michael Tanner Voters are increasingly placing their trust in government to solve their problems, despite its endless record of incompetence. A Christian Holiday, in Syria and America Marlo Safi What the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary means to Christians who've lived through a brutal war, and to those who could only watch from afar The Theory of Political-Relative Relativity Michelle Malkin Agenda-driven journalists exploit familial dysfunction when relatives of conservative politicians espouse liberal views. Poll: Two-Thirds of Voters Think Mueller Should Try to End Russia Probe before Midterms Mairead McArdle Though 55 percent of voters still disapprove of Trump's handling of the investigation, the number of those who approve of it has gone up slightly since June. ADVERTISEMENT JOIN NRPLUS All Our Content. Fewer Ads. Members-Only Privileges. NRPLUS is everything you would associate with a digital magazine subscription, and a whole lot more ─ including up to 90% fewer on-site ads, access to our private Facebook group, full commenting privileges, and invites to our writer/editor conference calls. SAVE 40% TODAY Photo Essays Cartoons of the Day: August 14, 2018 Bristol Balloon Fiesta ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.