Friday, September 20, 2024

Harris Closes Trust Gap with Trump on the Economy

When it comes to the economy, Kamala Harris appears to have closed the "trust gap."

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... Why it matters: In polling throughout this election cycle, President Biden had been losing on the issue, with voters consistently saying they preferred Donald Trump on the economy.

- - - Harris seems to have shaken off some of that baggage.

The big picture: The economy is typically an important issue for voters in an election, but it's been especially significant this cycle -- as the high cost of living is weighing on people's wallets.

Zoom in: 46% of voters said they trust Harris to handle the economy " the same share as former President Trump, according to a Morning Consult poll conducted in late August and released Thursday morning.

- - - A separate survey from FT-Michigan Ross, taken after the debate and released on Sunday, shows Harris with a slight edge over Trump when it comes to the economy.

- - - Voters who watched the debate were even more apt to go for Harris. ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-09-19 12:00 PM

Trump's plan will create the worst economy this country has ever seen.

#2 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2024-09-20 03:27 PM

Trump has proven his he has NO IDEA what blanket tariffs are, who pays them, or what it would do to the economy.

#3 | Posted by Danforth at 2024-09-20 03:31 PM

The only economy Trump cares about is how much flows through Trump's personal coffers.

#4 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2024-09-20 06:50 PM

Trump yard sign down the street from me has a Sharpie-appended note:

We Vote Our Pocketbook

That's horrifying on a number of levels.

#5 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2024-09-20 07:27 PM

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