It’s the inflation, stupid: Trump still beats Harris on ‘bacon and eggs’
3 months ago

It’s the inflation, stupid: Trump still beats Harris on ‘bacon and eggs’

Firstpost  

Opinion polls show that more voters support Donald Trump than Kamala Harris in tackling inflation People watch a debate between Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, right, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, at Sports Grill Kendall, where the Miami-Dade Democratic Hispanic Caucus had organised a watch party, on Tuesday, in Miami. Similarly, a late-August polling conducted by ABC News and Ipsos found Trump leading Harris by 46 to 38 per cent in handling the economy and 44 to 38 per cent in tackling inflation. Biden’s economic record isn’t bad When Trump took charge on January 20, 2017, economic growth was 2.4 per cent. The change in per cent of inflation and the average hourly earnings for production and non-supervisory workers during Trump’s and Biden’s terms tells the story. According to BLS, when Trump was president, inflation increased by 7.8 per cent but wages rose by 15.4 per cent—almost twice compared to the consumer price index.

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Inside the mindset of MAGA supporters: Why Trump won again despite his controversies
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Inside the mindset of MAGA supporters: Why Trump won again despite his controversies

Firstpost  

Despite Donald Trump’s divisive record, his supporters turned out in droves to grant him both the Electoral College and popular vote. Yet many Trump voters are motivated by reasons that range from economic grievances to distrust of mainstream media and immigration concerns A supporter of Republican presidential nominee former US President Donald Trump wears a MAGA cap with the numbers …

Voter frustration with rising prices had a major impact on the election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Voter frustration with rising prices had a major impact on the election

NPR  

Voter frustration with rising prices had a major impact on the election We look at the impact of inflation on the outcome of the presidential elections this week. Maziar Minovi, who heads the Eurasia Group, has studied dozens of elections going back decades and found whenever there's a sustained period of high inflation, voters are twice as likely to lose …

How Trump won the economy-is-everything election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Trump won the economy-is-everything election

Live Mint  

Roughly 40% of voters said the economy was their top issue, far outstripping any other issue, and those voters favored Donald Trump by 60% to 38%. “I just feel a big exhale," she said, “like let’s move forward because we’re going to be OK." View Full Image Amanda DiAntonio, who said she voted for Trump because of the economy, at …

Inflation versus wages: Trump’s stunning comeback explained in two charts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Inflation versus wages: Trump’s stunning comeback explained in two charts

Al Jazeera  

The rise in prices under the Biden administration proved fatal to Kamala Harris’s election hopes. In exit polls, 45 percent of voters said they were worse off than four years ago, when President Joe Biden took office, versus just 24 percent who said their financial situation had improved. Voters who named inflation as their number one concern broke for Trump …

What went wrong for Harris? Experts weigh in
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What went wrong for Harris? Experts weigh in

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Economy, immigration, incumbency: As the dust just begins to settle on a brutal US election campaign, experts have highlighted key headwinds that contributed to why Kamala Harris failed to block Donald Trump from reclaiming the White House. Economic malaise Democratic strategist James Carville famously explained Bill Clinton's win in 1992 with the phrase "The economy, stupid!" Thirty years later, …

Huge surge in Latino voters for Trump, exit poll reveals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Huge surge in Latino voters for Trump, exit poll reveals

The Telegraph  

Harris squeaks ahead in overall vote share The exit poll suggests that Ms Harris has the support of 50 per cent of voters overall, compared with Trump’s 48 per cent. Trump boost among middle-aged voters Trump has seen an increase in support among middle-aged voters overall, with a boost of between two and three points among voters aged 40-64, the …

Voter survey: Harris voters motivated by democracy, Trump supporters by inflation and immigration
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Voter survey: Harris voters motivated by democracy, Trump supporters by inflation and immigration

LA Times  

Voters for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump who cast their ballots for Tuesday’s presidential election had vastly different motivations — reflecting a broader national divide on the problems the United States faces. Most Trump and Harris voters motivated in support of their candidate Both candidates generated loyalty among their coalitions, a change from four years ago when Trump was ousted …

Just how accurate are the latest Trump and Harris polls?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Just how accurate are the latest Trump and Harris polls?

The Independent  

When Donald Trump left office, the polling organisation, Gallup, reported that he had a 38 per cent job approval rating – an abysmally low number. The Iowa finding, made yesterday, threw a grenade into the sums, as it’s not a swing state but a safe Republican state – and therefore, it was assumed, locked in for Trump. But each of …

US Election: 4 Days Left - What Polls Say, What Harris and Trump Are Up To
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Election: 4 Days Left - What Polls Say, What Harris and Trump Are Up To

Al Jazeera  

The article focuses on the upcoming US presidential election and provides a detailed overview of the current political landscape. It highlights the key battleground states, the state of Michigan, and the contrasting approaches of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. The article also provides insights into the economic concerns and the impact of immigration on the election outcome.

Inflation and Immigration: Trump's Grip on the White House Remains Intact
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Inflation and Immigration: Trump's Grip on the White House Remains Intact

Firstpost  

The 2024 US presidential election is tight, with both candidates appealing to different segments of the electorate. While Donald Trump continues to receive support for his stance on preserving democracy, Harris has gained momentum among younger voters and those concerned about inflation. The outcome of the election remains uncertain, but it is clear that the country is deeply divided.

Harris Shifts Strategy to Highlight Economic Agenda in Final Push
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris Shifts Strategy to Highlight Economic Agenda in Final Push

Firstpost  

The Harris campaign has shifted its focus to economic issues in the final week of the campaign, as they attempt to counter Trump's economic advantage. The campaign has highlighted measures such as combatting price gouging, expanding the child tax credit, and providing tax exemptions for tipped income.

Trump's Gains Over Harris in Latest Poll as Election Draws Near
2 months ago

Trump's Gains Over Harris in Latest Poll as Election Draws Near

India Today  

A new poll shows that former president Donald Trump is leading the race to the White House against Vice President Kamala Harris. The poll shows Trump with a 47% support of likely voters around the country while Harris trails right behind with 45%. The poll also showed the former president with a three-point margin (49% to 46%) over Harris in …

Harris vs Trump: A Tight Race in the 2024 Presidential Election
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2 months ago

Harris vs Trump: A Tight Race in the 2024 Presidential Election

Live Mint  

A recent poll reveals a close race between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and former Republican President Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election. Harris holds a slim lead over Trump with 46 per cent to 43 per cent among registered voters, with a significant portion expressing a preference for Trump's approach to critical issues like the economy and immigration. …

US Election 2024: Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump — battle for presidency heats up; find out who's ahead
2 months ago

US Election 2024: Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump — battle for presidency heats up; find out who's ahead

Live Mint  

A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll has intensified the spotlight on the upcoming presidential election, revealing a competitive race between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and former Republican President Donald Trump. The survey, conducted among 4,129 US adults, including 3,481 registered voters, shows Harris holding a slim lead over Trump with 46 per cent to 43 per cent. Among likely voters, this …

Democrats Hold Narrow Lead Over Republicans in Latest Poll, With Harris Just 3 Points Ahead of Trump
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2 months ago

Democrats Hold Narrow Lead Over Republicans in Latest Poll, With Harris Just 3 Points Ahead of Trump

Firstpost  

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris maintains a narrow lead over Republican former President Donald Trump in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The poll shows Harris with a 3% lead, compared to Trump's 4% lead in the previous poll conducted a week ago. The poll also indicates that voters are concerned about the economy and immigration, with 70% of registered voters expressing …

Trump surges in betting markets overtaking Kamala Harris
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump surges in betting markets overtaking Kamala Harris

Daily Mail  

The odds now favor Donald Trump in betting markets over Kamala Harris, as international wagerers put their money behind a potential return to the White House by the former president. Trump hasn't led Harris for more than a month in the RealClearPolitics average of betting markets that allow wagers on the winner. That puts him in a better position than …

Harris sees betting odds shrink over Trump to razor-thin margin less than a month before the election
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Harris sees betting odds shrink over Trump to razor-thin margin less than a month before the election

The Independent  

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Harris now tied with Trump on who voters think will best handle inflation
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Harris now tied with Trump on who voters think will best handle inflation

The Independent  

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Harris makes a ‘capitalist’ pitch to boost the economy as Trump pushes deeper into populism
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Harris makes a ‘capitalist’ pitch to boost the economy as Trump pushes deeper into populism

LA Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday pledged to build an economy that is both pro-business and helps the middle class as she pushed back against Republican nominee Donald Trump ’s claims that she’s advancing “communist” ideas. Harris later sat down for an interview with MSNBC and reacted to Trump’s calls for tariffs, saying, “You don’t just throw around the idea …

Harris’ rising odds fluctuate crypto and betting markets post-debate, Trump takes a hit and falls by…
3 months, 1 week ago

Harris’ rising odds fluctuate crypto and betting markets post-debate, Trump takes a hit and falls by…

Hindustan Times  

In their first debate on Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stuck to the usual political stuff like the economy, abortion rights, and immigration, avoiding talking about cryptocurrency. Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump shakes hands with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, …

More money on Trump? Harris loses lead in betting odds despite polling success
4 months ago

More money on Trump? Harris loses lead in betting odds despite polling success

The Independent  

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Harris offers proposals to cut food and housing costs, trying to blunt Trump's economic attacks
4 months, 1 week ago

Harris offers proposals to cut food and housing costs, trying to blunt Trump's economic attacks

New Indian Express  

Harris isn't looking for any radical departures from President Joe Biden, who stepped down from the race last month and endorsed her. Some of Trump’s economic advisers offered further rebuttals to Harris' plans before she spoke on Friday, with Brian Hughes, a spokesman for the former president's campaign, calling them representative of a “socialist and authoritarian model.” Kevin Hassett, a …

Harris offers proposals to cut food and housing costs, trying to blunt Trump’s economic attacks
4 months, 1 week ago

Harris offers proposals to cut food and housing costs, trying to blunt Trump’s economic attacks

LA Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks about the economy at a campaign event at Wake Tech Community College in Raleigh, N.C., on Friday. Some of Trump’s economic advisors offered further rebuttals to Harris’ plans before she spoke Friday, with Brian Hughes, a spokesman for the former president’s campaign, calling them representative of a “socialist and authoritarian model.” Kevin Hassett, a former …

Harris campaign scoffs after Trump 'huffed and puffed' at Bedminster speech
4 months, 1 week ago

Harris campaign scoffs after Trump 'huffed and puffed' at Bedminster speech

Raw Story  

Following former President Donald Trump's news conference at his Bedminster golf club in New Jersey, Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign responded with a blistering statement mocking his attacks on Biden administration policies and proposals to reduce cost of living for American families. “At his country club, Donald Trump, huffed and puffed his opposition to lowering food costs for middle …

Harris zeroes in on high food and housing prices as inflation plays a big role in the campaign
4 months, 1 week ago

Harris zeroes in on high food and housing prices as inflation plays a big role in the campaign

Associated Press  

▶ Follow the AP’s live coverage of the 2024 election WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris is zeroing in on high food and housing prices as her campaign previews an economic policy speech Friday in North Carolina, promising to push for a federal ban on price gouging on groceries and laying out plans to cut other costs as she looks …

Shock new poll shows Harris leading by five points over Trump
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shock new poll shows Harris leading by five points over Trump

Daily Mail  

Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump by five points in the race for the U.S. presidential election, according to the most recent poll. Harris entered the race on July 21 when President Joe Biden, 81, folded his campaign and endorsed Harris following a disastrous debate performance on June 27 against Trump. Opinion polls show Harris has erased the lead Trump had …

Just In: Harris leads Trump in first poll taken since Biden quit
5 months ago

Just In: Harris leads Trump in first poll taken since Biden quit

Raw Story  

Vice President Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump in the first Reuters poll taken since she became the presumptive nominee, following President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the race. "Vice President Kamala Harris opened up a marginal two-percentage-point lead over Republican Donald Trump after President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign and passed the torch to her," the Reuters/Ipsos …

Harris glosses over debate at San Francisco fundraiser, highlights Biden victories over ‘liar’ Trump
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Harris glosses over debate at San Francisco fundraiser, highlights Biden victories over ‘liar’ Trump

LA Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris, seen in November, painted the election as a “split screen” choice between freedoms and dictatorship in her speech to Bay Area donors on Tuesday. At a fraught moment in President Biden’s reelection campaign, as he faces calls to drop out of the race due to serious flubs at last week’s debate, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed …

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