What member of Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign used the phrase, "The economy, stupid"?

The phrase "The economy, stupid" was coined by James Carville. He worked as a campaign strategist for Bill Clinton's successful 1992 presidential campaign against sitting president George H. W. Bush. Carville's original phrase was meant for the internal audience of Clinton's campaign workers.

But, working to dispel the perception that Mr. Bush was gaining on Mr. Clinton in their presidential race, the Democratic Party campaign tried to renew its focus on a message that was very important to all Americans. Some democratic political experts pointed to the U.S. economy, and they used the phrase "It's the Economy, Stupid" as a focal point to rally and obtain support. This was a slight variation of the phrase "The economy, stupid." Their slogan became a de facto slogan for the Bill Clinton election campaign.

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Joseph A. Robitaille

I have never in my life long life have seen such disrespect for a President we have in now.

Denise Clemons

There has never before been a "president" so worthy of disrespect, Joseph A. Robitaille.

tbear

Joseph A. Robitaille, you can only respect someone WHO earns it! 😊

Howard Groopman

Joseph A. Robitaille, Because you have to earn respect, and he hasn't. I respect the office, not the man.

James Pemble

Joseph A. Robitaille, I felt that way for the prior 8 years

Char

Joseph A. Robitaille, I am in total agreement.

Char

Denise Clemons, you mean until 45 came along as Bills was a lie about an affair only at his impeachment: 66 witnesses were called over 1000 documents were shown upon request. No witnesses were ever blocked so followed the Constitution to the letter. Unlike no witnesses obeyed their subpoenas nor documents given as asked before on Dems investigation for impeachment..75% of Americans wanted to see witnesses and the subpoenaed documents. Constitution not followed at all period. I'm still wanting those who ignored subpoenas fined and locked up as they did one woman for two years who did not show. This is as bad as the Mueller report who when spoken to made clear he did not exonerate Putin's Agent. Mock trial, no witnesses or documents no exonerations.. Period still impeached forever same as Bill. ( for a measly affair lie) Bill was disloyal to Hillary not the constitution nor his oath to America. Bill was an Angel next to 45..con always paid his way out of his pedophile rape charge, 5 x deferments to keep out of Nam. Shamelessly disregards Americans purple hearts who don't do his bidding like the real heroes they are..