Hard to leave

Published January 5, 2017 5:03am ET



There is a budding enthusiasm in flyover America these days.

Its foundation is a growing belief that America’s economic might will soon be rekindled by a businessman-president. The initial macroeconomic signs are promising. Consumer confidence is up. And a Trump-inspired Wall Street rally has the Dow at record heights.

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