Posted on 08/05/2024 1:41:58 PM PDT by Signalman
It's the economy, stupid, and former President Donald Trump leads Democrat candidate, Vice-President Kamala Harris, when it comes to economic confidence by leaps and bounds.
According to polling by the Wall Street Journal that was taken July 23-25, Trump lead Harris on confidence regarding the handling of the economy by 12 points, with Trump at 52 percent to Harris's 40 percent.
As Charlie Kirk points out in his tweet, combine that with the fact that a New York Times/Siena College Poll taken July 22-24 found that a whopping 50 percent of Americans think economic conditions are "poor."
Since these were both taken before the market crash happened on Monday, we can only assume that this number has increased, pushing Trump even further ahead of Harris on economic matters. This is incredibly bad news for Democrats, as not only has the economy been the number one issue on everyone's mind for some time, incumbents are typically ousted over bad economic performance.
Political scientist Morris Fiorina once put it well.
"Retrospective voting means that voters hold incumbents accountable for their past performance, particularly regarding the economy. Economic conditions are a crucial determinant in whether incumbents are rewarded or punished at the polls," he said.
This is political science 101. As you watch the stock market tumble and our economy head toward recession, Donald Trump's popularity only rises, continuing the trend of Democrats being the one to put Trump in positions of popularity and power.
To be sure, Trump is already spiking the football on the economy.
As well, he should. Right now, the biggest sound coming out of the Trump campaign should be "Bidenomics has failed you, and you know I can fix it." There's not a lot else that will matter more than this one fact. Moreover, calling it the "Kamala Crash" is one of the sharpest arrows the GOP has in its quiver right now.
As the economy descends, the Trump campaign should remind everyone of the good times before the rise of "Bidenomics" sent inflation spiraling out of control and the price of everything from food to gas rising with it. If they strike this iron while it's hot, I can imagine that whatever polling is feverishly being done by organizations and outlets right now will show that Trump has more or less become people's idea of shelter in an economic storm.
And as such, it could be the indicator that he's walked away with this election. I expect that this will hit a lot of people hard, especially as the months go on and people begin losing jobs and prices rise even higher.
Trump will become an unstoppable force. If you thought almost getting shot helped him, wait till you see what happens when the people see their own economy bleeding out in ways that really hurt.
I hope everyone is prepared for the Democrats’ ultimate October Surprise, because it’s a doozy. They have at their disposal the perfect way for Harris to upstage Trump just weeks before the Election Day.
Yup. You guessed it: in late October, Biden will resign, making Harris the first woman POTUS. While Trump is busting his ass campaigning - basically interviewing for the job of President - Harris will literally be accepting the job - getting sworn in as President - walking into the Oval Office - sitting behind the Resolute Desk.
There will be no coverage of Trump’s re-election campaign - everything will grind to a halt while all eyes are on Harris’s historic swearing in ceremony.
Please someone, tell me how President Trump can compete with visuals like that?
There’s a reason Biden did not resign weeks ago - they are saving it for a dramatic grand finale because they know it will elevate her status immeasurably and carry her over the finish line.
You’ve got that down to an art.
Confirmed. I've heard this from several women, including one who told me, "I'd live in a cave with no running water or electricity for continued access to abortion."
And this chick was past childbearing age. I hated to break it to her, but NATURE denied her access to abortion.
Calm down. People aren’t that stupid.
Fat, ugly lesbuans love abortion
The polls also showed Killary beating Trump in 2016.
100%! I believe this will happen as well
They will try but Kamala Crash will resonate. The markets hit correction territory they day she received the nomination.
What’s not to get? Media is lying to you and me and everyone else. Harris has zero experience on pretty much anything except her knees. Media Psyops X 10
This whole thing has me confused.
Yes, I got it that polls can be manipulated. Both sides can do it.
But Kamala Harris had (IIRC) some of the worst approval ratings of any Vice President. Those polled seemed to have little trust in her abilities or skills.
And now (depending on the poll), she either leading against Trump or tied.
How is this happening?
I’m having a hard time grasping that someone who’s that unpopular is suddenly a contender.
Yes, I get it that the media is a kingmaker. They have a consummate ability to make anyone look bad or good - all depending on their reporting and editing of video clips.
But there’s gotta be a way around that.
This is all very frustrating and annoying.
Does anyone out there wonder if we, as a nation, are entering the death spiral? A death spiral where abortion and identity politics outweighs public safety and lower prices on gas and groceries?
Where is the logic in having access to an abortion when the same person seeking that abortion has a hard time filling their gas tank or could get robbed or killed on their way to Planned Parenthood?
They plan to lock Trump up in September. If that doesn’t work then they plan to invoke the 14th amendment. They just aren’t going to quit.
Clutch your pearls a little harder… By yourself a cry towel, some depends, get a cat and we’ll talk later
Yeah according to that prick Raskin, if Trump wins they will make sure he never serves one day in office..gee something Maduro or Putin would do but the commies keep on saying how they despise Putin, NO THEY DONT
LMAO!
Great point. The Trump wave, if any, will be destroyed by those visuals. The euphoria of that historic moment will carry Kamala to victory. Trump can do nothing to stop it.
For myself I look a the polls and do feel like things will turn around for the better, but I always remind myself if the worst happens it is for good reason. A bit of suffering has a way of bringing people to their knees.
Don’t believe anything from the government or media. Vote like our lives depend on it but prepare for Kamala’s erection. The cheating is going to be massive.
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