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The president doesn't govern the economy...

• bkohlmann 9y ago
  He or she, along with Congress (whose elections are included in these numbers), are directly responsible for the policies that impact trade, deficits, employeer/employee relations, etc. All of which are instrumental in how our economy functions. They may not "govern," but they have immense influence.
  • djschnei 9y ago
    I apologize. Should have said "the president shouldn't govern the economy." You are right, the president does have immense control and influence over the economy. "what is your vision for the economy?" is an easy to imagine debate question. When the president or politicians in general have so much power over the economy, can we be surprised when people value influencing that process as much as they do?