Dem group says Trump weak on economy in 2020 battlegrounds
5 years, 10 months ago

Dem group says Trump weak on economy in 2020 battlegrounds

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The largest outside Democratic group said Friday that the key to defeating Donald Trump is to focus on pocketbook issues and not fall prey to the president’s efforts to tag the party as a band of socialists. Priorities USA says polling indicates voters in key battleground states like Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Florida are worried about their personal finances and aren’t sold on Trump’s talk about a good economy. In a statement, a Trump campaign spokeswoman called Priorities’ findings “a delusional fantasy.” “As President Trump said, the Republican Party will become the party of health care,” said spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany. “Undecided voters — many of whom voted for Trump in 2016 — do not feel the overall good economy is benefiting them,” Cecil said, citing the group’s research. “Undecided voters state that Donald Trump cares more about the wealthy, more about corporate special interests than about helping the average person.” Cecil said the research offers a clear path forward.

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'Going to bite him': Dem pundit wrecks Trump's handling of economy amid recession fears
2 weeks ago

'Going to bite him': Dem pundit wrecks Trump's handling of economy amid recession fears

Raw Story  

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1 month ago

Voters Are Souring On One Of Donald Trump’s Biggest Strengths

Huff Post  

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2 months, 1 week ago

Many Americans doubt Trump will be able to lower prices in his first year, an AP-NORC poll shows

Associated Press  

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America reaches the campaign’s final weekend with the same divide over Trump that has roiled politics for a decade
4 months, 3 weeks ago

America reaches the campaign’s final weekend with the same divide over Trump that has roiled politics for a decade

LA Times  

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

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Daily Mail  

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Biden and Harris argue that Democrats will preserve health care and Republicans would take it away
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden and Harris argue that Democrats will preserve health care and Republicans would take it away

Associated Press  

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Trump says he will renew efforts to replace 'Obamacare' if he wins a second term
1 year, 3 months ago

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India Today  

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Trump says he will renew efforts to replace ‘Obamacare’ if he wins a second term
1 year, 3 months ago

Trump says he will renew efforts to replace ‘Obamacare’ if he wins a second term

Associated Press  

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Trump’s Comments On Abortion Bring Back His Favorite 2016 Trick
1 year, 6 months ago

Trump’s Comments On Abortion Bring Back His Favorite 2016 Trick

Huff Post  

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To Retake Congress, The GOP Plans To Attack Democrats On The Economy
3 years, 6 months ago

To Retake Congress, The GOP Plans To Attack Democrats On The Economy

NPR  

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4 years, 5 months ago

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Firstpost  

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4 years, 5 months ago

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Huff Post  

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Democrats Bet Health Care Will Deliver 2020 Victories
4 years, 10 months ago

Democrats Bet Health Care Will Deliver 2020 Victories

NPR  

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Democrats spar at debate over health care, how to beat Trump
5 years, 4 months ago

Democrats spar at debate over health care, how to beat Trump

Associated Press  

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President Trump promises a "phenomenal" health plan. What might that mean?
5 years, 6 months ago

President Trump promises a "phenomenal" health plan. What might that mean?

Salon  

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Democrats’ divisions test Biden’s front-runner strength
5 years, 7 months ago

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Associated Press  

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Republican Lawmakers Brace For Impact Of Renewed Push To Repeal Obamacare
5 years, 11 months ago

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NPR  

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US midterms: Democrats challenge Trump economy rhetoric
6 years, 5 months ago

US midterms: Democrats challenge Trump economy rhetoric

Al Jazeera  

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Trump Hits Obamacare Again, Nearly Wiping Out Funds For Outreach
6 years, 8 months ago

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Huff Post  

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How To Profit From The Coming Trump Apocalypse
7 years, 5 months ago

How To Profit From The Coming Trump Apocalypse

Huff Post  

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Donald Trump Says He'll Have His Own Obamacare 'Replacement' Plan Soon
8 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump Says He'll Have His Own Obamacare 'Replacement' Plan Soon

Huff Post  

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Donald Trump picks loyalists for economic posts, Obamacare critic for cabinet
8 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump picks loyalists for economic posts, Obamacare critic for cabinet

ABC  

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Trump tries to recover from blunders by sketching his economic agenda
8 years, 7 months ago

Trump tries to recover from blunders by sketching his economic agenda

LA Times  

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The Economy Is Still The Biggest Issue For The Voters
10 years, 4 months ago

The Economy Is Still The Biggest Issue For The Voters

Huff Post  

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