Why Republicans Aren't Always Better for Business

The Facts About Economic Performance Under Different Administrations

For as long as we can remember, we’ve been taught to believe that Republicans are the champions of economic growth, the ones who know how to manage our money and secure a prosperous future.

But what if everything about this ideology is wrong?

A recent conversation with a friend upended my confidence in this “age-old narrative.” He made a bold claim: the economy actually performs better under Democratic leadership.

Naturally, I was skeptical. How could that be? Aren’t Republicans supposed to be the pro-business party? Determined to prove him wrong, I dove into the data—and what I found was somewhat intriguing.