For some reason, the idea that Republicans are better stewards of the economy has persisted for decades. Even the great recession collapse of 2008 did not dislodge that notion from the public's mind. I guess we can thank McConnell and Ryan for this:
In the wake of the Republican tax plan, American voters say 47 - 39 percent that the Democratic Party can do a better job handling taxes. Voters have been divided on this question in the past.
