In a world where economic forecasts often resemble roller coaster predictions—thrilling, unpredictable, and sometimes downright scary—President Joe Biden’s tenure has flipped the script, much to the GOP’s chagrin. Despite a year filled with Republican claims that Bidenomics would lead us down the rabbit hole of economic despair, the numbers have painted a rather vibrant picture of growth and resilience.

MSNBC reported a shift in the GOP’s narrative as we edge closer to the 2024 campaign season, with even the Wall Street Journal’s John Bussey conceding to Fox viewers that Biden might just be winning the economic tug-of-war. Amidst inflation woes primarily attributed to the pandemic aftermath, the economy has shown remarkable buoyancy. With a 3.3% GDP growth in the last quarter and job numbers going “gangbusters,” as Bussey put it, it seems the economy is on a sugar rush, and Biden’s at the candy store’s helm.

The job numbers are particularly sweet, defying gloomy expectations and tasting like victory for the Biden administration. Imagine, if you will, the economy as a giant economic cake—Biden has not only managed to stop it from collapsing but has actually added some pretty impressive layers. Inflation, the unwelcome guest at every economic party, has been noticeably slashed, adding a cherry on top of the already delightful economic sundae.

Eric Shawn of Fox, in a nodding agreement with Bussey, highlighted the Democrats’ argument that this economic success story hasn’t fully reached the electorate’s ears. It’s like throwing a massive party but forgetting to send out the invites. The success of the economy, record employment rates, and significant bills passed under Biden’s watch are all part of the administration’s playlist, but it seems not everyone’s tuned in yet.

But here’s where it gets even more interesting—Donald Trump, in a moment of candidness, expressed his hope for an economic downturn, presumably to bolster his potential campaign narrative against Biden. It’s a bit like wishing for rain on parade day, only to realize you’re the grand marshal. Trump’s comparison of himself to Herbert Hoover, the president during the 1929 crash leading to the Great Depression, is an ironic twist, given that approximately 22 million jobs were lost during the 2020 pandemic under his watch.

So, as we gear up for the 2024 election, the economic scoreboard seems to favor Biden, with the GOP needing to recalibrate their strategy. It’s a political plot twist worthy of a blockbuster, with Biden playing the role of the economic maestro, orchestrating a recovery that’s got Republicans scrambling for a new tune. The message is clear: the economy, much like a stubborn mule, has defied the gloomy predictions and trotted its way into the sunshine, with Biden holding the reins and a bemused GOP watching from the sidelines.