The Wall Street Journal contacted 45 former White House Economists, both R and D, and asked them about Trump and Clinton's economic knowledge and policy proposals. OH my... Trump got trashed ! Read for yourself: What Former White House Economists Say About Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2016...s-say-about-donald-trump-and-hillary-clinton/ The Wall Street Journal reached out to 45 economists who have served on the White House Council of Economic Advisers, under both Republican and Democratic presidents, to ask about this years presidential election. Most Democratic appointees said they supported Hillary Clinton, while no Republican appointees openly supported Donald Trump. Here are some of their statements. Served Under Republicans I have known personally every Republican president since Richard Nixon. They all showed a real understanding of economics and international affairs. The same was true of Mitt Romney. Donald Trump does not have that understanding and does not seem to be concerned about it. That alone disqualifies him in my judgement. Martin Feldstein, chairman under President Ronald Reagan, opposes Donald Trump Mr. Trump has not laid out a coherent economic worldview, but one recurrent theme is hostility to a free and open system of international trade. From my perspective as an economics policy wonk, that by itself is disqualifying. And then there are issues of temperament. Gregory Mankiw, chairman under President George W. Bush, opposes Donald Trump He would have to change both many of his positions and his character. Richard Schmalensee, member under President George H.W. Bush, opposes Donald Trump and will vote for Hillary Clinton It seems highly improbable that [Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson] will win but I cannot bring myself to vote for either Trump or Clinton. A large enough Johnson vote may constrain the next president to some degree. William Poole, member under President Ronald Reagan, opposes both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton On the trade issue alone, I wouldnt support either one. As an economist, free trade is not something thats a partisan kind of issue and to have both parties being protectionist is unacceptable. Jerry Jordan, member under President Ronald Reagan, opposes both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton Donald Trumps views on international economic policy are fundamentally flawed in so many ways. Also, there are a number of things he had stated, implied that collectively present a fear-based, xenophobic, judgemental personality. Matthew Slaughter, member under President George W. Bush, opposes Donald Trump and will vote for Hillary Clinton
