Kudlow: Economy will help GOP keep its grip on House

[DonViejo]

By BEN WHITE 08/14/2018 05:31 AM EDT

NEW YORK — Larry Kudlow, President Donald Trump’s top economic adviser, says Republicans will hold the House this fall and the economy will be a big reason why.

“These are very good times and the midterms will be a report card on that,” Kudlow, the director of the National Economic Council, said in an interview, dismissing concerns that relatively flat wages and a soaring deficit will cut into enthusiasm for the economy.

“The confidence indices are telling a very important story, and POTUS is polling in the low to mid fifties on the economy,” Kudlow said just before returning to the White House after some time off. “The great blue wall has crashed. I think GOP will lose seats but keep the House.”

Republicans are counting on faster growth and a low jobless rate to help them hold off expected Democratic gains in swing districts where Trump polls poorly. Democrats need a net gain of 23 seats to retake the House.

But so far, the economy has not played a major role in special elections, with Republican candidates talking more about guns, immigration and other hot-button social issues while painting Democrats as liberal extremists.

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[phleshdef]

1. The economy (falsely) appeared in good shape in 2006. Culture of corruption will win this one for us

[bearsfootball516]

2. Lol headline should be "Top Trump Republican says Republicans will retain House"

What a shocker!

[democratisphere]

3. kudlow has always been full of BS; this statement is no exception.

[BSdetect]

4. Larry's Kiss Of Death Predictions

[tman]

5. He might be right.

Trump's been claiming credit the economy by riding on Obama's coattails and no one pushes back.

His supporters claim he has done more for African Americans than any president, citing the black unemployment rate (Thanks Obama)..and people believe it.

The house should be in the bag, but it'll be a tough race.

[NewJeffCT]

6. great point and welcome to DU

People on here (and other progressive sites) roll their eyes about Trump and his claims on the economy, but the Dems firing back don't get any media coverage and they don't do so with a coordinated message of response. So, the message starts to sink in with people.