It’s not the economy, stupid. Americans vote based on their personal economy
Every election season, politicians suddenly become economists.They start talking about GDP, inflation rates, job creation, trade deficits and economic growth. They point to charts showing why the economy is doing better or worse depending on which party is holding the microphone.But there’s one problem.
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Every election season, politicians suddenly become economists.They start talking about GDP, inflation rates, job creation, trade deficits and economic growth. They point to charts showing why the economy is doing better or worse depending on which party is holding the microphone.But there’s one problem. Most Americans don't live their lives on a government spreadsheet, job reports, GDP data or CPI Index information.FOX NEWS POLL: MOST RATE THE ECONOMY NEGATIVELY, INCLUDING HALF OF REPUBLICANSThey live at the grocery store. They live at the gas pump.
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- Every election season, politicians suddenly become economists.They start talking about GDP, inflation rates, job creation, trade deficits and economic growth. They point to charts showing why the economy is doing better or worse depending on which party is holding the microphone.But there’s one problem.
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It’s not the economy, stupid. Americans vote based on their personal economy
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