GOP Chaos Fuels Fear Of Retail Recession

America is waiting for the people’s house of the U.S. Congress to move forward. Unfortunately, GOP leadership remains in disarray, leaving them unable to govern while electing a speaker. This is happening as many retailers – who follow this dysfunction closely – have concerns for pending legislation that affects their respective business. Those in the industry will note that they have a better chance of being successful with Republicans pushing retail/trade legislation versus Democrats – as they now watch Washington grinding to a halt – with the second hand of the time clock rapidly ticking away.

While none of the current Washington dysfunction is remotely humorous, one might consult the comic strip Peanuts for guidance about legislative love that was given by the retail industry, but not returned by Congress. Peanuts creator Charles Schultz once said: “There is something funny about unrequited love – I suppose it’s because we can all identify with it.”