Dems have better track record

In the United States, we have the odd impression that presidents ought to be supermen, being able to resolve any issue and being responsible for all mishaps. No other developed country puts so much value into one person. Far more important is the ability of the president and his/her advisors to select qualified people and create an effective team leading to beneficial outcomes. That’s why it is important to get away from divisive partisanship and look at which party has served us better. 

When comparing economic growth over the past 100 years, our economy grew 4.6% under Democratic vs. 2.6% under Republican leadership. 

This is equally true for our deficit spending, which has consistently been lower with Democrats in charge. The last balanced budget under President Clinton was quickly given away by tax cuts which have never paid for themselves, while Trump added almost $9 trillion or twice as much to the federal debt than Biden. 

Finally, for the past 60 years, job growth has been twice as much under Democratic vs. Republican leadership.

All this comes back to which of the two parties builds a more committed and knowledgeable team. Regardless of the party in charge, for the past 60 years, I learned to trust Democratic leadership.

Please Google and inform yourself about the above and other data! It only takes a few minutes to realize which party is better for our country instead of hoping for a Superhero to solve all ills!

– Werner Heiber, Durango