Why is it that dems won't admit that our good economy in the 90's...?

Question

Was actually because of the Republican congress, not Bill Clinton. The president only has power over the economy if the senate give him emergency power. No such thing happened with Clinton. Why is it that you blame the bad economy on Bush, not on our Democratic congress?

The Senate controls the economy, not the president.

Wow, it's obvious that most of you don't understand anything about the government. Getting a GED could help.

Answer 1

Umm, the basic fiscal policies of the Clinton administration--which set the environment for American economic activity--was set in the passage of his budgetary reforms in 1993 (when Congress was still Democratic). It passed by one vote in the Senate (Al Gore's), because every Republican voted against it.

His budgetary reforms put in place the template for budget cutting without the dimunition of taxes in an irresponsible way. True, future Republican Congresses cut, cut, cut--but they did so having to accept the framework of Clinton's fiscal and budgetary policies.

By the way, does that mean that Congress and not President Bush is responsible for the performance of the economy now?

Cheers...

Answer 2

WHAT?

Ok. Let's dissect that question. Shall we?

First, the President has to sign of on any legislation coming through the Congress (unless they override his/her veto). So cutting the President out of the equation is wrong. That said, politicians actually have little control over the economy. It fluctuates on a cycle, with management from the Federal Reserve. Largely though, that's it.

Second, how can you blame a Democratic Congress now? They've been in power for less than 1/2 of a year.

Third, the Senate is anything has limited control over the economy, as it is only part of the watered-down control apparatus the government wields. So that assertion is just flat wrong, WAY off base.

It is arguable that the Republican Congress of the 1990s was instrumental in the economic revival. But your argument comes no where close to reality.

Answer 3

First of all because it simply isn't true. The senate controls some of the budgetary levers, but hardly controls the economy.
Secondly, even the Republicans didn't believe this one - constantly predicting recessions as a result of Clinton's policies.
Thirdly blaming a Democratic congress for 6 years of out of control deficit spending, all of which happened before they were elected is a bit much even for a republican hack!

Answer 4

First i'm a dem and a con, Conservatives choose much less government, not the patriot act... next, your question shouldn't evaluate Bush's cowboy by no ability look returned or practice humility stylings which i think of the standard public has shown consents through fact the cons as you call them lost their a$$e$ interior the homestead and Senate. saying that the two party does not admit shortcommings is hippicritial... think of that hippocracy in politics. keep in mind that's politics and no clever baby-kisser remains a toddler-kisser by using itemizing shortcomings.

Answer 5

I'll admit it, the economy was great in the 90's.
Federal spending and growth were also down. Thanks to President Clinton!

Can't blame the Dem Congress for the economy, they've only been the majority since January. It's a little early to set them up as fall guys isn't it?

Answer 6

True but the president is also instrumental in campaigning, exerting force where needed, and signing into law such bills that effect our economy. I believe they can even draft them cant they? But im sure libs will argue that Clinton played a vital role in all that but that isnt the story Ive heard at all. I heard they had to force welfare reform on him. And also lets not forget his wonderful tax hike. It wouldnt be a lib presidency without one and I certainly think that has effects on the economy. (it crashed in 99)

Answer 7

Bad Economy??? A record number of low income and first time home buyers in the Bush era... Oh and default rates are at normal histoical levels, when you exclude Sub-Prime lenders. The Government can't legislate against stupidity.
You are also so right.
I truly think that during the Clinton era, the Republicans in the House and Senate were so busy bashing President Clinton, and Clinton was so busy defending himself, putting a muzzle on Hillary and his other "Hobbies", that Government as a whole was so busy, they didn't have time to "Help Us". Thus, left to people going about their business without Government "Help" produced a pretty darn good Economy.
You know what the biggest lie in America is don't you???
When either a Democrat or republican Polititian says to you ..." I,m from the Government, and I'm here to HELP YOU"...

Answer 8

er... how do you figure?

both seem to have little to do with it overall, from what I can tell... and the president seems to get the blame/glory no matter what?

they can do things to help... but overall... they don't seem to do a lot?

was the great economy of the 80s due to the dem congress?

why do Reps always give the glory to Reagan? ;D

EDIT: apparently "there is something called fiscal policy and tax policy. The president can affect the economy, which in turn, affects the stock market and those 'evil' corporate profits!"

this is apparently something you missed...

Answer 9

How do you explain the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, or the fact that the budget has to be submitted by the President first before any of the houses of the congress can approve it, and have it signed into legislation?

Answer 10

Actually our great 90's economy was a result of "Reaganomics" and no the Senate doesn't control the economy. The Fed controls the economy. Also as far as government spending goes that has to start in the House of Representatives. I guess you libs really can't stand the truth when you hear or read it