"It’s the economy, stupid!"
James Carville coined this phrase during Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign, and it’s been a go-to line ever since. It’s a reminder that when it comes to presidential elections, economic issues often take center stage. As the 2024 campaign heats up, candidates are once again focusing on the economy, especially with inflation and economic uncertainty on everyone’s mind.
But here’s the thing — we need to dig deeper. We should be thinking about what really matters when we assess these candidates’ economic policies.
→ Read the entire commentary at In the Center Lane with Herb Paine on Substack
