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Presidential Debates Do Matter

FiveThirtyEight Politics

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Economic Influences on Election Outcomes

This chapter examines the recent jobs report and its potential effects on the upcoming presidential election, focusing on how voter sentiment towards the economy is shaped by historical experiences and current issues like inflation. It highlights the importance of various economic indicators in shaping perceptions and contrasts the significance of economic issues with other campaign topics, such as abortion.

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