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George II

(67,782 posts) Sun Dec 23, 2018, 07:16 PM Dec 2018

Some quick facts about trump's perceived "booming economy" and governing vs. Obama's.

DJIA was at 7,949 when Obama took office.
DJIA was at 11,573 on December 23, 2010.

That's an increase of 3,624 on a base of 7949, up 46%

There was NO government shutdown during that period of time.

Now:

DJIA was at 19,827 when trump took office.
DJIA was at 22,859 on December 23, 2018.

That's an increase of 3,032 on a base of 19,827, up 15%

We're now in the midst of a third government shutdown during that period of time (actually the third time in the last 11 months)

Thanks Obama!