A closed sign is seen outside the National Gallery of Art's sculpture garden as the U.S. government continues its shutdown in Washington, D.C. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds - AFP / Getty Images)
An Unstated Objective for Dems' Prolonged Shutdown in Relation to Midterms May Have Just Been Revealed
Pretty much everything the Democrats do between now and the 2026 midterm elections is aimed at taking back control of the House and Senate.
And they realize the biggest determining factor of that will be how the economy is doing. All indications are that the Big Beautiful Bill, with its pro-growth tax reforms, along with other policies implemented by President Donald Trump, are having the desired effect.
The Gross Domestic Product grew at 3.8 percent in the second quarter, significantly stronger than previously reported, and consumer spending was up 2.5 percent, up sharply from the 1.6 percent estimate, according to CNN.
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Randy DeSoto has written more than 3,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."
Randy DeSoto wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.
Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.
Birthplace
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Nationality
American
Honors/Awards
Graduated dean's list from West Point
Education
United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law
