January 28, 2020
When the winner of the 2020 presidential election takes the Oath of Office on Jan. 20, 2021, he or she will assume responsibility for a government that carries about $24 trillion in debt and projected budget deficits exceeding $1 trillion every year for the foreseeable future.
Do presidential candidates, including the incumbent, think that’s a problem? And, if so, what do they plan to do about it?
Last updated: January 28, 2020
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