How does the GOP explain Kansas???

[Nyvin]

Brownback comes into the governor's seat in 2011 and the state of Kansas has a budget "surplus" doing relatively well during the global recession.

During this time Kansas had 2 democratic governors with a Republican Legislature. The state enacted a number of spending cuts and also a small tax increase, the result was the surplus.

Brownback comes in and gives rich people a tax cut from 6.5% to 4.9% on state income tax for the highest bracket of earners, and entirely removes state income taxes for businesses. He also eliminates the mortgage interest deductions entirely, something that benefits the middle class hugely.

So then obviously after the huge tax cuts you have to cut spending, so Brownback cuts education spending tremendously.

Okay, so rich people have more money and public schools are in shambles...BUT!!! this is "Trickle down" economics in work!! The job growth is gonna SURGE ahead and create so much government revenue they'll have an even bigger surplus right??? Cause that's the miracle of Reaganomics right???

Not quite...

Kansas's job growth during Brownback's cuts has lagged well below the rest of the country, 37th out of 50 to be exact, and it's been over two years since the cuts were enacted. Also the budget has gone into deficit with a $700 million shortfall. Moody's has cut the Kansas credit rating if you need further proof. Nothing is showing this is going to turn around anytime soon.

Brownback is trailing a democratic challenger for his election 2014 now, with 5 different polls showing Davis (D) in the lead.

So how does the GOP explain this failure of the Amazing Trickle Down Miracle? How can they possibly sell their economics with examples like this?

 

[Synthaholic]

Every time Republicans are in control it's a total disaster.

 

[RandallFlagg]

Brownback comes into the governor's seat in 2011 and the state of Kansas has a budget "surplus" doing relatively well during the global recession.

During this time Kansas had 2 democratic governors with a Republican Legislature. The state enacted a number of spending cuts and also a small tax increase, the result was the surplus.

Brownback comes in and gives rich people a tax cut from 6.5% to 4.9% on state income tax for the highest bracket of earners, and entirely removes state income taxes for businesses. He also eliminates the mortgage interest deductions entirely, something that benefits the middle class hugely.

So then obviously after the huge tax cuts you have to cut spending, so Brownback cuts education spending tremendously.

Okay, so rich people have more money and public schools are in shambles...BUT!!! this is "Trickle down" economics in work!! The job growth is gonna SURGE ahead and create so much government revenue they'll have an even bigger surplus right??? Cause that's the miracle of Reaganomics right???

Not quite...

Kansas's job growth during Brownback's cuts has lagged well below the rest of the country, 37th out of 50 to be exact, and it's been over two years since the cuts were enacted. Also the budget has gone into deficit with a $700 million shortfall. Moody's has cut the Kansas credit rating if you need further proof. Nothing is showing this is going to turn around anytime soon.

Brownback is trailing a democratic challenger for his election 2014 now, with 5 different polls showing Davis (D) in the lead.

So how does the GOP explain this failure of the Amazing Trickle Down Miracle? How can they possibly sell their economics with examples like this?

I lived in Kansas for nearly 25 years. Kansas has one of the best Highway systems in the United States - roads like ribbons - for the most part.


Kansas Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Kansas fell 0.0 percentage points in May 2014 to 4.8%. The state unemployment rate was 1.5 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Kansas peaked in June 2009 at 7.5% and is now 2.7 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 4.8% in January 2014, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Kansas unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate May 2014 Month/Month Year/Year
National 6.3% 0.0 -1.2
Kansas 4.8% 0.0 -0.8
Note: All comparisons are made with May data as June state level unemployment data has not yet been released.

Unemployment Rate: Kansas, National

Kansas monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to May 2014
Note: Recessions shown in gray

Kansas Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Kansas peaked in July 2009 at 113,984. There are now 42,095 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 71,491 in April 2014, the number of unemployed has now grown by 398. Kansas job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons May 2014 Month/Month Year/Year
Kansas 71,889 +398 -11,213
Number of Unemployed Persons

Monthly chart of total unemployed in Kansas for January 2014 through May 2014
Kansas Unemployment History
Date National


Unemployed
June 2014 6.1% — —
May 2014 6.3% 4.8% 71,889
April 2014 6.3% 4.8% 71,491
March 2014 6.7% 4.9% 73,056
February 2014 6.7% 4.9% 73,116
January 2014 6.6% 4.8% 71,523


National average hovers around 6.2 % Kansas 4.56%

Kansas unemployment rate consistently falls well below the national average. Businesses are relocating there nearly as fast as they are in Texas.

The "biggest" down rate was when that asshole Kathleen Sebiellus was there before she walked off to be with her messiah.

I no longer live there, but while I WAS there, I saw cities (Olathe, Overland Park) go from farmer's fields to some of the fastest growing cities in the United States - so what EXACTLY is your point?

I distinctly remember median income in the 90s (in those cities) go from 55K per year to over 90K. Again, what EXACTLY is your point?


Jealous?


Ooops...forgot to add the LINK...don't want the pussies crying all over the forum......

http://www.deptofnumbers.com/unemployment/kansas/

 

[RandallFlagg]

Every time Republicans are in control it's a total disaster.

Here's a little suggestion for you Alinsky - go check the stats. You're making yourself look as stupid as you are.

 

[Synthaholic]

Brownback comes into the governor's seat in 2011 and the state of Kansas has a budget "surplus" doing relatively well during the global recession.

During this time Kansas had 2 democratic governors with a Republican Legislature. The state enacted a number of spending cuts and also a small tax increase, the result was the surplus.

Brownback comes in and gives rich people a tax cut from 6.5% to 4.9% on state income tax for the highest bracket of earners, and entirely removes state income taxes for businesses. He also eliminates the mortgage interest deductions entirely, something that benefits the middle class hugely.

So then obviously after the huge tax cuts you have to cut spending, so Brownback cuts education spending tremendously.

Okay, so rich people have more money and public schools are in shambles...BUT!!! this is "Trickle down" economics in work!! The job growth is gonna SURGE ahead and create so much government revenue they'll have an even bigger surplus right??? Cause that's the miracle of Reaganomics right???

Not quite...

Kansas's job growth during Brownback's cuts has lagged well below the rest of the country, 37th out of 50 to be exact, and it's been over two years since the cuts were enacted. Also the budget has gone into deficit with a $700 million shortfall. Moody's has cut the Kansas credit rating if you need further proof. Nothing is showing this is going to turn around anytime soon.

Brownback is trailing a democratic challenger for his election 2014 now, with 5 different polls showing Davis (D) in the lead.

So how does the GOP explain this failure of the Amazing Trickle Down Miracle? How can they possibly sell their economics with examples like this?

I lived in Kansas for nearly 25 years.

This explains SO much!

 

[RandallFlagg]

Brownback comes into the governor's seat in 2011 and the state of Kansas has a budget "surplus" doing relatively well during the global recession.

During this time Kansas had 2 democratic governors with a Republican Legislature. The state enacted a number of spending cuts and also a small tax increase, the result was the surplus.

Brownback comes in and gives rich people a tax cut from 6.5% to 4.9% on state income tax for the highest bracket of earners, and entirely removes state income taxes for businesses. He also eliminates the mortgage interest deductions entirely, something that benefits the middle class hugely.

So then obviously after the huge tax cuts you have to cut spending, so Brownback cuts education spending tremendously.

Okay, so rich people have more money and public schools are in shambles...BUT!!! this is "Trickle down" economics in work!! The job growth is gonna SURGE ahead and create so much government revenue they'll have an even bigger surplus right??? Cause that's the miracle of Reaganomics right???

Not quite...

Kansas's job growth during Brownback's cuts has lagged well below the rest of the country, 37th out of 50 to be exact, and it's been over two years since the cuts were enacted. Also the budget has gone into deficit with a $700 million shortfall. Moody's has cut the Kansas credit rating if you need further proof. Nothing is showing this is going to turn around anytime soon.

Brownback is trailing a democratic challenger for his election 2014 now, with 5 different polls showing Davis (D) in the lead.

So how does the GOP explain this failure of the Amazing Trickle Down Miracle? How can they possibly sell their economics with examples like this?

I lived in Kansas for nearly 25 years.

This explains SO much!

Fuck you, you piece of Nazi garbage.

 

[blackhawk]

Which five polls are those and whats the spread?

 

[Harry Dresden]

Every time Republicans are in control it's a total disaster.

yea i know what you mean Synth.....i live in California....

 

[OKTexas]

Are you familiar with the term "federalism"? It gives the States the power to do their own experiments to see what works best for them. If it doesn't work, then they fix it. So maybe you should address your question to the Gov. of Kansas, it was his baby and of course the State legislature.

As for the mortgage deduction, why should non-land owners have to subsidize land owners? They shouldn't use the tax code for social engineering in the first place.

 

[gipper]

Every time Republicans are in control it's a total disaster.

...and worse happens when Ds are in control, but you can't see that due to your crazy partisan beliefs.

Both parties suck and both are responsible for the terrible state of our nation.

All this partisan dogma is merely a smoke screen and it dupes millions.

 

[Nyvin]

Kansas has always had low unemployment, in January of 2010 it was the fourth lowest in the country. That doesn't change the fact that the results of Brownback's tax cuts have been a disaster.

 

[Nyvin]

Which five polls are those and whats the spread?

RealClearPolitics - Election 2014 - Kansas Governor - Brownback vs. Davis

I believe there is one done in July but I guess it isn't on realclear yet.

Rasmussen...as usual, is the outlier.

 

[RandallFlagg]

Every time Republicans are in control it's a total disaster.

...and worse happens when Ds are in control, but you can't see that due to your crazy partisan beliefs.

Both parties suck and both are responsible for the terrible state of our nation.

All this partisan dogma is merely a smoke screen and it dupes millions.

Indeed. I give you Kalifornia...........

 

[Howey]

Brownback's losing because he's so crazy he makes the other teabaggers look almost sane.

 

[Nyvin]

Every time Republicans are in control it's a total disaster.

...and worse happens when Ds are in control, but you can't see that due to your crazy partisan beliefs.

Both parties suck and both are responsible for the terrible state of our nation.

All this partisan dogma is merely a smoke screen and it dupes millions.

Indeed. I give you Kalifornia...........

Oh yeah, California, where the Democrats entered in 2013 with a deficit and increased taxes on the rich and are now in surplus

 

[itfitzme]

Brownback comes into the governor's seat in 2011 and the state of Kansas has a budget "surplus" doing relatively well during the global recession.

During this time Kansas had 2 democratic governors with a Republican Legislature. The state enacted a number of spending cuts and also a small tax increase, the result was the surplus.

Brownback comes in and gives rich people a tax cut from 6.5% to 4.9% on state income tax for the highest bracket of earners, and entirely removes state income taxes for businesses. He also eliminates the mortgage interest deductions entirely, something that benefits the middle class hugely.

So then obviously after the huge tax cuts you have to cut spending, so Brownback cuts education spending tremendously.

Okay, so rich people have more money and public schools are in shambles...BUT!!! this is "Trickle down" economics in work!! The job growth is gonna SURGE ahead and create so much government revenue they'll have an even bigger surplus right??? Cause that's the miracle of Reaganomics right???

Not quite...

Kansas's job growth during Brownback's cuts has lagged well below the rest of the country, 37th out of 50 to be exact, and it's been over two years since the cuts were enacted. Also the budget has gone into deficit with a $700 million shortfall. Moody's has cut the Kansas credit rating if you need further proof. Nothing is showing this is going to turn around anytime soon.

Brownback is trailing a democratic challenger for his election 2014 now, with 5 different polls showing Davis (D) in the lead.

So how does the GOP explain this failure of the Amazing Trickle Down Miracle? How can they possibly sell their economics with examples like this?

How about correlation doesn't prove causality? A run of bad luck? Obama? The Federal Reserve?

Benghazi?

Global cooling?

I give up. How?

 

[Nyvin]

How about correlation doesn't prove causality? A run of bad luck? Obama? The Federal Reserve?

Benghazi?

Global cooling?

I give up. How?

Who would've thought??? Cutting taxes would turn a surplus into a deficit???

MATH IS TOO HARD!!

 

[RandallFlagg]

Which five polls are those and whats the spread?

I would assume that his "polls" are from the "reputable" sources like MSNBC and the Huffington Post.

Look, Kansas citizens voted for that idiot Sebiellus as Governor. When she left DC the good folks of Kansas asked her to NOT come back.


Talk about a turd in a punchbowl...........

 

[GWV5903]

Every time Republicans are in control it's a total disaster.

Here's a little suggestion for you Alinsky - go check the stats. You're making yourself look as stupid as you are.

That is easy for him, don't challenge him it's embarrassing...

 

[RandallFlagg]

Every time Republicans are in control it's a total disaster.

Here's a little suggestion for you Alinsky - go check the stats. You're making yourself look as stupid as you are.

That is easy for him, don't challenge him it's embarrassing...

His Saul Alinsky bullshit is getting old.....