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6. Voters said that they thought Trump would be better for the economy.

Reply to BBbats (Reply #5)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 01:28 PM

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Clearly, he's not. So I'm curious to hear what the people who voted for him will say now.

I suspect that many will still be fine with what Trump is doing. I don't think it was ever about the economy for a lot of them.

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Let's see if it was really about prices. [View all] yardwork Yesterday OP

It was both. bluesbassman Yesterday #1

So being mean to people edges out prices as a priority? yardwork Yesterday #2

Yup. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #7

The NYT will always make excuses for MAGA racism. 617Blue Yesterday #3

Some will turn on him with the emphasis on some. DemocratSinceBirth Yesterday #4

I Think Racism Mainly. BBbats Yesterday #5

Voters said that they thought Trump would be better for the economy. yardwork Yesterday #6

I have a feeling they'll turn into grocery martyrs, not admit Trump broke his promise and failed miserably. betsuni Yesterday #8