> Giving people checks during a recession was unthinkable by Republicans as recently as 20 years ago (eg the 2001-2002 recession). It was extremely thinkable i

> Giving people checks during a recession was unthinkable by Republicans as recently as 20 years ago (eg the 2001-2002 recession). It was extremely thinkable in 2001 when George W. Bush did it[1]. [1] https://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Bush-signs-1-3-trillion-tax-cut-bill-300-600-2913184.php https://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Bush-signs-1-3-trill...