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Why voters have become so partisan about the economy
May 28, 2024
Annie Lowrey from The Atlantic explores why Biden isn't credited for the US economic boom. Mary Beth Sheridan investigates Mexico's cartels in the tortilla business. The podcast also discusses partisan economic perceptions and summer travel trends
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- Partisanship heavily influences how voters perceive the economy, affecting electoral outcomes.
- Fragmented cartels in Mexico pose threats to communities and businesses, leading to extortion and fear.
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Voters' Perception of the Economy
Despite positive economic indicators like employment rates and wages, voters' political affiliations seem to outweigh their economic assessments. Annie Lowry's research reveals that partisanship heavily influences how voters perceive the economy, suggesting that strong economic performance may not necessarily benefit the incumbent in elections.
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