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- President Donald Trump is running for reelection in 2020 and has many advantages he can use to secure his reelection.
- So far, 24 Democrats have announced their intent to challenge him.
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President Donald Trump has no shortage of controversies and lagging poll numbers. But he still holds a number of key advantages if he wants to win reelection in 2020.
The Democratic field of candidates is among the largest in history with 24 declared major candidates. While Election Day on November 3, 2020 is still far away, here are why some experts believe Trump is poised to keep his post at the White House for another four year term.
1. He has unlimited time to campaign while Democrats fight for the nomination.
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2. The Mueller investigation is over.
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While several congressional investigations into the Trump administration carry on, the special counsel probe concluded without incriminating the president. Trump has declared that decision a major victory.
3. The economy is strong.
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The economy is strong, which bodes well for Trump, who can cite his signature tax cuts as a major reason why.
Read more: The GOP tax cuts could help Trump get reelected in 2020, even though most Americans hate them
"I think if you look at all the sentiment measures that matter, they’re through the roof," Kevin Hassett, the chairman of the White House National Economic Council, told INSIDER. "If you look at the most recent retail sales data, people are feeling great and they’re out there buying stuff. And in the end, if you’re forecasting the economy, that’s the sentiment that matters."
Whether the economy continues to grow is up in the air, as some speculate a recession could be on the horizon.
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Source: Business Insider – jperticone@businessinsider.com (Joe Perticone)