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65. I bet almost all of those "Not so good or poor" responders think the economy is great today despite no change in policy.

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Thu Nov 7, 2024, 12:19 AM

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This exit poll result suggests that the biggest factor was [View all] spooky3 Nov 2024 OP

Ain't seen any inflation like that coming...with tariffs and other Trump clan braniac plans....turds... wcmagumba Nov 2024 #1

My exact thoughts. "They ain't seen nothin' yet!" LakeArenal Nov 2024 #29

Before Trump only Iran and Libya markodochartaigh Nov 2024 #42

Are they completely unaware of the economy in other countries? LisaM Nov 2024 #2

And he will do it again....... Butterflylady Nov 2024 #5

I'm worried that musk wants to cut 2 trillion from the budget. jimfields33 Nov 2024 #36

Not rich people. Passages Nov 2024 #39

The current deficit is around 2.7 trillion, I think soandso Nov 2024 #56

I mean I guess a balanced budget would be ok. But the cuts would have to be drastic I think. jimfields33 Nov 2024 #62

Yes, a balanced budget would be a very good thing soandso Nov 2024 #64

There are two sides of the ledger: income and spending Martin Eden Nov 2024 #68

"Are they completely unaware of the economy in other countries?" Takket Nov 2024 #18

Yeah, they're gonna love the tariff-ic economy the Trumpanistas have in store. Pinback Nov 2024 #35

it is the best bdamomma Nov 2024 #32

Unless there's a foreign hurricane or earthquake, it is easy to forget that there are other countries Jack Valentino Nov 2024 #48

re: "Are they completely unaware of the economy in other countries?" thesquanderer Nov 2024 #52

Makes sense when you consider Gen-x was the only age group, Jersey Devil Nov 2024 #3

Gen X came of age during Reagan unc70 Nov 2024 #7

Gen X also elected Obama in 2008 Renew Deal Nov 2024 #46

Gen x was the only age group that voted for Trump? WA-03 Democrat Nov 2024 #24

Surprises me too - I'm on the older side of Gen X TBF Nov 2024 #33

You would go a long way toward supporting those littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #47

It is impossible to counteract the firehouse of bullshit coming from the Trump side. alarimer Nov 2024 #4

I heard that Democracy was #1 in the Exit polls malaise Nov 2024 #6

Hi malaise! If you go to the link and search for "democracy" you will see some results for this. spooky3 Nov 2024 #15

Thanks malaise Nov 2024 #16

If the pollsters don't ask markodochartaigh Nov 2024 #43

Their anger, dissatisfaction was taken out on the most qualified person for president. Deuxcents Nov 2024 #8

Unfortunately most people don't understand economics at all and kerouac2 Nov 2024 #9

Plus the base of awful hateful repubs kerouac2 Nov 2024 #13

Most people don't know how government works the_liberal_grandpa Nov 2024 #61

so they chose a racist convicted felon to make that better for them? bigtree Nov 2024 #10

Latinos we're 45 percent of the vote for trump. jimfields33 Nov 2024 #37

they weren't 45% of his vote Kali Nov 2024 #51

Exactly. I'm sick of the excuses. The problem is glaringly obvious. Both sides do the same kind of gaslighting when it Solomon Nov 2024 #66

The biggest factor was PhilosopherKing Nov 2024 #11

Call me weird, but I've never believed that POTUS has total control milestogo Nov 2024 #12

Research shows you are right. However, I agree with those who have said many voters simply do not spooky3 Nov 2024 #14

Don't forget the constant lies from Fox "News". SharonAnn Nov 2024 #26

I mentioned Fox in my post. nt spooky3 Nov 2024 #27

Trump won the popular vote. I am still trying to process that fact. Passages Nov 2024 #17

The Guardian wrote an article on this RJ_MacReady Nov 2024 #19

Thank you, very good information. Passages Nov 2024 #21

you're welcome RJ_MacReady Nov 2024 #23

This is bullshit blaming Biden for rolling back the Child Tax Credit flamingdem Nov 2024 #31

The price of their Doritos will certainly climb even higher, Jack Valentino Nov 2024 #49

Maybe he did, but maybe not. An probably not by as much as currently thought. onenote Nov 2024 #53

I want all the details too, everything so we can assess objectively. Passages Nov 2024 #71

Tells me R's rejected potential betterment BadgerKid Nov 2024 #20

I'm glad you brought this up, as I have questions... fairfaxvadem Nov 2024 #22

Here's a BBC article that provides anecdotes showing how deluded some voters are spooky3 Nov 2024 #25

And Trump's tariffs will fix all their problems. tanyev Nov 2024 #28

They bitched about inflation while wearing $40 MAGA hats and flying $100 trump flags. LakeArenal Nov 2024 #30

Made in China. (nt) Pinback Nov 2024 #41

and the price of gas filling up for F350 pickups pstokely Nov 2024 #63

Why should i believe an exit poll? All the polls were wrong, mucifer Nov 2024 #34

I posted that a few days ago Skittles Nov 2024 #40

Because an "exit poll" is strictly raw data, not "adjusted" in any way by the pollster. Jack Valentino Nov 2024 #54

republicans will not do ANYTHING to help the average worker Skittles Nov 2024 #38

Voters who don't understand the difference between "inflation" and high prices Jack Valentino Nov 2024 #44

When people can't recognize something specific in their life they are easily misdirected. Nanjeanne Nov 2024 #45

Predatory capitalism caused world wide inflation and Emile Nov 2024 #50

The average person doesn't care if the DOW tops 40,000 Orrex Nov 2024 #55

Trust me Mr. Scorpio Nov 2024 #57

I have no problem with exit polls Bluetus Nov 2024 #58

That argument seems to hold. In a "highly progressive" state like CA, the 4 state ballot 4lbs Nov 2024 #59

"The economy" is not the same thing as "inflation" Bluetus Nov 2024 #60

This has bothered me for a long time. Takket Nov 2024 #67

I bet almost all of those "Not so good or poor" responders think the economy is great today despite no change in policy. LonePirate Nov 2024 #65

I notice grocery prices up but I also notice very low unemployment... Ysabel Nov 2024 #69

Could you imagine? Those on social security jimfields33 Nov 2024 #70