Republican candidates had to appeal to their base, which is by and large elderly white people arguing with empty chairs.
Paul KrugmanOn the political as on the economic front it's important not to fall into the "not as bad as" trap. High unemployment isn't O.K. just because it hasn't hit 1933 levels; ominous political trends shouldnโt be dismissed just because thereโs no Hitler in sight.
Paul KrugmanI really think that people have to think safety; taking risks for higher yield is a bad idea once you're in late or latish middle age.
Paul Krugman