It’s the economy stupid
“It’s the economy stupid” was a phrase coined by James Carville in 1992, when he was advising Bill Clinton in his successful run for the White House.
In 1992, the US was experiencing an economic recession and the …
Economy
trickle down theory
“Trickle down theory” is a derisive term for the idea that giving benefits to large, powerful people and companies can yield benefits for society as a whole.
Trickle down theory is also known as “trickle down economics.”
The theory got …
chicken in every pot
“Chicken in every pot” was Republican campaign slogan of the late 1920s. The slogan is often incorrectly attributed to Herbert Hoover; it became a means for Democrats to attack Republicans as out of touch with economic reality.
The desire for …
rising tide lifts all boats
The phrase “rising tide lifts all boats” expresses the idea that if the economy improves, every participant in the economy will be in an improved financial position.
The phrase originally comes from a speech made by President John F. Kennedy.…