Midterms

[baltimorened]

You made the statement that the previous administration "created" high grocery prices. Not to be snarky, but you should be able to defend that statement.

I come back to my original response. When Biden came into office prices were "X"...when Biden left office prices were "X+"

There were multiple reasons for the increases...now we can say "not biden's fault". but pre tariffs and Iran when prices went up during Trump's first year, when we were discussing high egg, beef, and general grocery prices, I don't remember anyone posting "not Trump's fault"..

So, if we're going to be fair....

 

[baltimorened]

Biden did not approve $3.5 trillion in stimulus spending. Trump did. So by your own logic trump was more responsible for "creating high grocery prices".


Donald Trump Administration ($3+ Trillion) [1]

• CARES Act (March 2020): A massive $2.2 trillion package that included $1,200 direct payments, enhanced unemployment benefits, and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
• Consolidated Appropriations Act (Dec 2020): A $900 billion package featuring $600 direct payments and additional PPP funding. [1, 2, 3]

Joe Biden Administration ($1.9 Trillion) [1, 2]

• American Rescue Plan (March 2021): A $1.9 trillion package, which provided $1,400 direct payments (bringing total direct aid to $2,000 for many), extended unemployment benefits, and provided extensive aid to state/local governments, as analyzed by the Julian Samora Research Institute and Investopedia. [1, 2, 3, 4]

you might have forgotten the inflation reduction act, infrastructure act,

just to be clear, I'm not defending Trump. It's a fact, at least in my mind, that the tariffs and Iran are a cause of our continued above 2% inflation target. My only point, was that we hold trump accountable for the prices - pre Iran and tariffs - with inflation below what we had during Biden. So assessing blame to one and not the other just doesn't seem rational.

 

[nytigerfan]

you might have forgotten the inflation reduction act, infrastructure act,

just to be clear, I'm not defending Trump. It's a fact, at least in my mind, that the tariffs and Iran are a cause of our continued above 2% inflation target. My only point, was that we hold trump accountable for the prices - pre Iran and tariffs - with inflation below what we had during Biden. So assessing blame to one and not the other just doesn't seem rational.

he mentioned stimulus directly. Those were not stimulus. But even if you add on the Inflation Reduction Act and the infrastructure bill to Biden's total, still less than Trump's.

In my opinion biden does deserve some blame for inflation, mostly not doing enough to battle it while telling us all it was not real.

But again, you said he "created" it. The best argument you have made to back up that statement is that he was president when it happened.

 

[baltimorened]

he mentioned stimulus directly. Those were not stimulus. But even if you add on the Inflation Reduction Act and the infrastructure bill to Biden's total, still less than Trump's.

In my opinion biden does deserve some blame for inflation, mostly not doing enough to battle it while telling us all it was not real.

But again, you said he "created" it. The best argument you have made to back up that statement is that he was president when it happened.

Isn't he reponsible/accountable for what happens during his administration. If we're debating over sematics Ok, he didn't actually, personally increase any higher cost..but then again neither does any other president.

 

[dpic73]

Isn't he reponsible/accountable for what happens during his administration. If we're debating over sematics Ok, he didn't actually, personally increase any higher cost..but then again neither does any other president.

Umm.....


"Sharp price increases in coffee, beef, bananas and other household items over the past year have fueled widespread frustration with the rising cost of living. The Trump administration’s efforts to walk back tariffs on these and other goods could ease the pressure, economists say.

Average retail prices for ground roast coffee are up more than 40% in the past year as of September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Average retail prices for ground beef and bananas have increased by 11.5% and 8.6% since September 2024—well ahead of the overall inflation rate of about 3%".

https://www.wsj.com/economy/heres-how-much-coffee-beef-and-banana-prices-have-gone-up-fa8dd563

Trump cuts tariffs on goods like coffee, bananas and beef in bid to slash consumer prices

Trump's action also exempted black tea, green tea, tomatoes, avocados and cinnamon, among other products, from higher tariffs.

www.cnbc.com

 

[baltimorened]

Umm.....


"Sharp price increases in coffee, beef, bananas and other household items over the past year have fueled widespread frustration with the rising cost of living. The Trump administration’s efforts to walk back tariffs on these and other goods could ease the pressure, economists say.

Average retail prices for ground roast coffee are up more than 40% in the past year as of September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Average retail prices for ground beef and bananas have increased by 11.5% and 8.6% since September 2024—well ahead of the overall inflation rate of about 3%".

https://www.wsj.com/economy/heres-how-much-coffee-beef-and-banana-prices-have-gone-up-fa8dd563

Trump cuts tariffs on goods like coffee, bananas and beef in bid to slash consumer prices

Trump's action also exempted black tea, green tea, tomatoes, avocados and cinnamon, among other products, from higher tariffs.

www.cnbc.com

well, if you're going to look at individual products how about eggs and milk? For sure, there are enough factors to blame TODAY's higher inflation on trump.

You know that inflation rates are based on more than a couple of products...

where have you been all day?

 

[bdgan]

But it's not about stealing the election in democrat states where 40%+ are registered republicans but less than 10% of congressional seats are republican?

 

[dpic73]

well, if you're going to look at individual products how about eggs and milk? For sure, there are enough factors to blame TODAY's higher inflation on trump.

You know that inflation rates are based on more than a couple of products...

where have you been all day?

Don't move the goalposts, I was responding directly to the bolded comment below. Trump was personally responsible for directly increasing the cost of bananas, coffee and beef - directly.

Isn't he reponsible/accountable for what happens during his administration. If we're debating over sematics Ok, he didn't actually, personally increase any higher cost..but then again neither does any other president.

 

[bdgan]

I don't know how anyone has a handle on how this upcoming midterm will go. On the one hand, it's relatively clear to me that it's democrats to lose. There are just too many unhappy Americans for republicans to win on issues. On the other hand, all this redistricting is making it harder to figure out if thats going to be the determining variable as districts shift from blue to red and vice versa.

1. Trump miscalculated the impact of the Iran war. Republicans were a longshot to hold the house so as it is but the war and higher gas prices are like a nail in their coffin.
2. The incumbent gets blamed for everything. Prices went up dramatically under Biden but Trump is now getting blamed. That's just how it works.
3. Democrats don't have any issues except to blame Trump. They'll say defund ICE but they won't dare say reopen the border. I'm pretty sure that they won't push hard on taxing oil companies and promoting green energy. The whole woke thing (DEI, CRT, Trans, etc) won't be a big issue. Instead we'll hear that Trump kicked people off of Medicaid and food stamps when in reality all he did was required able bodied people to work 20 hours per week.

 

[dpic73]

But it's not about stealing the election in democrat states where 40%+ are registered republicans but less than 10% of congressional seats are republican?

We've covered this subject and it's not as straightforward as that but this applies to red states as well.

 

[bdgan]

News cycle will change 10 times between now and midterms. Way too early to tell imo.

I do think republicans surge into mid terms

Trump will “wrap up” the war. Gas prices will be falling. The market will be at record highs. Arrests will be made and the base will be rabid.

It will be close though, but republicans just need to be in striking distance come oct 1st.


The Republican platform is much better and I do think they hold both houses. I’ve been wrong before though

You're dreaming. I think the republicans should put most of their money into holding onto the 3 toss up senate seats.

 

[fatpiggy]

You're dreaming. I think the republicans should put most of their money into holding onto the 3 toss up senate seats.

It's good to dream sometimes ....

 

[dpic73]

 

[dpic73]

 

[dpic73]

well, if you're going to look at individual products how about eggs and milk? For sure, there are enough factors to blame TODAY's higher inflation on trump.

You know that inflation rates are based on more than a couple of products...

where have you been all day?

Fruits & vegetables +4.0%
Household costs +4.0%
Restaurants +3.8%
Apparel +3.4%
Medical care +3.1%
Rent +3.0%

 

[TigerGrowls]

what specifically did Biden do to "create the grocery prices problem"?

Lets start with bringing in over 10M illegals and putting them on max welfare and believe me they like to eat. Supply and demand. Lets also talk about the green energy scam which pushed gas prices way up which in turn makes everything else go up including groceries. There is more but this is good enough for the response.

 

[baltimorened]

Fruits & vegetables +4.0%
Household costs +4.0%
Restaurants +3.8%
Apparel +3.4%
Medical care +3.1%
Rent +3.0%

if your point is that inflation has continued beyond the 2% goal during trump years, you'll get no argument from me

 

[TigerRagRob]

 

[TigerRagRob]

 

[TigerGrowls]

The MAGA base is ready.



6 Trump endorsed state senators in Indiana defeated 6 Rino State Senators that voted against gerrymandering the democrat district in the primary tonight.


This is a sign for things to come for Louisiana and Texas when we defeat Bill Cassidy on Saturday May 16th and John Cornyn on Tuesday May 26th.


Every republican and conservative needs to get out and vote against them. @RealHickory


Great night for the Hooser State. @ScottPresler


Thank you guys for your amazing work along with TPUSA

 

[TigerGrowls]

Do what's right.



JUST IN: GEORGIA is being called on to SUSPEND their Congressional races, redraw the 2026 map and get rid of the racially gerrymandered blue seats

PLAY HARDBALL, GEORGIA

Rep. Buddy Carter: "We could pick up 2-3 seats!"

"We need to SUSPEND the House races and redistrict, so Georgians would be represented in the next 2 years by people who represent THEIR values."

"Race should never be considered in drawing Congressional districts. I'm glad Tennessee and Alabama are redrawing."

"We have started early voting and it would be inconvenient — but it's NEVER too late to do the right thing!"

"Call a special session and redistrict."

 

[TigerGrowls]

JUST IN: South Carolina House committee votes IN FAVOR of redistricting before the 2026 midterms — with a 7R-0D map likely to prevail thanks to the Supreme Court ending racial gerrymandering

This could likely eliminate James Clyburn (D)'s district — which was CHEATED IN, and he held it for 33 YEARS

There is no map YET, but this is a big step toward one.

MAKE IT HAPPEN! The south stepping up for MAGA

 

[TigerGrowls]

The Supreme Court heard argument in the Callais racial gerrymandering case last October, yet didn’t release the decision until last week.

Did the liberal justices slow walk the dissent in the hope that that the ruling would come too late in the election cycle for implementation?

We didn’t let the delay deter us for moving forward with a corrected map in Florida.

 

[TigerGrowls]

Why would South Carolina Governor say he won’t call a Special Session?


Then refuse “to pressure the Legislature one way or the other”—?


Simple.
Because redistricting is now HARDER


In a special session called by the Governor bills pass by simple majority.


If the Legislature must call themselves back (thru a Sine Die Resolution) it requires a 2/3rds vote of both chambers to even take up a bill.


Much harder lift.


We all know several “Republican” senators (like Shane Massey) are opposed to redistricting.


@henrymcmaster is creating the perfect means for redistricting to barely fail.


This is why radical Dem Jim Clyburn (who’s held the race-based gerrymandered 6th District for 30+ years) says he “is not concerned at all” about demands to redistrict from conservatives like @RalphNorman or @SCFreedomCaucus…


Why?


Because his buddy Governor McMaster is “fair.”


This is the Uniparty.


Henry’s office number: 803.734.2100

 

[fatpiggy]

Who could have predicted the races tightening going into mid terms?

Just wait until gas prices are on the decline.

 

[Moral]

Blue states need to pause their elections and gerrymander away red districts. This is a fight fire with fire race to the bottom.

 

[TigerGrowls]

 

[TigerGrowls]

I knew SC would get it right.



LFG South Carolina’s turn! The deep red Southern powerhouse, is about to DELAY their Congressional primaries so they can redraw the 2026 House map and NUKE Jim Clyburn’s (D) 33-YEAR racial gerrymandered seat!

Time to end the Democrat dinosaur’s safe Black seat and go full 7R-0D

The South is done playing games and is swinging HARD for total GOP dominance.

Clyburn’s era is OVER.

 

[TigerGrowls]

 

[TigerGrowls]

 

[TigerGrowls]

 

[TigerGrowls]

And this doesn't include districts that will be redrawn.

 

[fatpiggy]

 

[dpic73]

Hmm, I like the sound of this idea.
(unless it hurts my team, lol)

 

[TigerGrowls]

Hmm, I like the sound of this idea.
(unless it hurts my team, lol)

Ryan Clark is a stone cold loser.

 

[dpic73]

Ryan Clark is a stone cold loser.

He makes a good point as there should be severe repercussions for these states that wipe out all black representation. You don't get to screw over large chunks of your population and not pay a price for it. I hope they do it.

 

[TigerGrowls]

He makes a good point as there should be severe repercussions for these states that wipe out all black representation. You don't get to screw over large chunks of your population and not pay a price for it. I hope they do it.

Racially engineered districts are unconstitutional dpic. Any election with a racial district would be challenged.

 

[dpic73]

Racially engineered districts are unconstitutional dpic. Any election with a racial district would be challenged.

Says the guy who's now in favor of racially engineered districts for whites only. Blacks have every right to be furious with how they've been treated/ignored since the return of the Anti-christ and I imagine we'll see some creative ways to make them pay.

 

[dpic73]

 

[Moral]

"In four years, you don't have to vote again. We'll have it fixed so good, you're not gonna have to vote".
-Convicted Felon and Rapist cult leader