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FiveThirtyEight Politics

Why Voters Are Down On The Economy, In Their Own Words

May 2, 2024
35:32
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Senior Politics Reporter Monica Potts and host Galen discuss voter sentiments on the economy, highlighting concerns about rising prices, financial struggles, and challenges in saving. They also explore how a clustering algorithm reveals discrepancies in lawmaker voting patterns and ideological clusters within Congress.
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Quick takeaways

  • Voters express dissatisfaction with the economy, citing high costs and financial struggles.
  • Consumer sentiment does not align with positive economic indicators, leading to disappointment in the economy.

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Voters' Perception of the Economy

Voters express dissatisfaction with the state of the economy, citing high prices, increased living costs, and financial struggles. Regardless of political leaning towards Trump or Biden, individuals feel economic challenges in areas like groceries, gas, housing, and education costs.

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