Bushonomics

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The economic policies associated with the presidency of George Herbert Walker Bush, 1989–1993. US, uncountable

    "Ross Perot's advisers suggest he may push a much bolder plan, investing hundreds of billions in infrastructure; but until he delivers, Clinton clearly occupies the high ground against Bushonomics."

  2. 2
    The economic policies associated with the presidency of George W. Bush, 2001–2009. US, uncountable

    "According to the Democratic nominee, Bushonomics would "squander" the surplus."

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"Ross Perot's advisers suggest he may push a much bolder plan, investing hundreds of billions in infrastructure; but until he delivers, Clinton clearly occupies the high ground against Bushonomics."

Etymology

Blend of Bush + economics, equivalent to Bush + -o- + -nomics.

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