Last I checked it was Pelosi who was Speaker back in 2008.
Put it this way- the workforce as a percentage of the population is just 1.5 percent higher than in 1955. The workforce as a percentage of the population has declined all the way back to 1983.
So not only has Obama successfully doubled the US debt, he's also successfully pared back most of the gains over the last 20 years.
Sure unemployment is down - but those who are not working continues to increase. The greatest president since WW2 at putting women in kitchens having children is Barack Obama. He's also the greatest president at putting black men and women out of work.
Funny that?
Maybe back in 2008. He's lost 15 points among young people who have born the brunt of his policies which are designed to push marginal workers out of the workforce. These folks aren't going to long forget who was in power when they were struggling.
If any party is on it's way to irrelevance it is the GOP not the Democrats.
1. Who was President in 2008, it sure as hell wasn't Bill Clinton. Look at polling, Bush is the one who gets the burnt of the blame for the economic collapse which had a negative effect on his party and John McCain back 2008. Even if you look at polling today, people still hold Bush responsible for the economic problems they face.
2. How does that explain how the Democrats could be out of power for a generation? Are black people suddenly going to start voting GOP, women as well. Look at the data and stop being delusional. The party is better set for the future then the GOP, whom's coliation may be on it's last legs.
3. Once again, look at the data. Demographics are heavily favoring the Democrats. GOP strong holds like Texas could be swing states by 2020 due to demographic changes and that is only example.