For much of the past year, the Republican Party has been doing its best to scare people. Its electoral strategy was dependent on people feeling that we are a nation in decline. The GOP knew that the only way it would do well was by making people feel bad about America.
The problem with that strategy? America is not a nation in decline. In fact, after staring into the abyss, we’ve come roaring back with a vengeance. Our economy is stronger today than it has been in over a decade.
America is in a better place today because we fought hard for our values and refused to give up in the face of relentless opposition. Just look at the facts.
Our economy is experiencing its fastest pace of growth in over a decade. The GDP rose to 5.0% in the third quarter of this year, and the deficit has been cut by two-thirds under President Obama, according to Treasury Department figures.
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