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BlackSkimmer

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71. Did I say that? Nope, I didn't. I've already voted, as a Democrat, as I have since I could first

Mon Oct 24, 2022, 04:31 PM

Oct 2022

vote. But many aren't life-long Democrats.

The OP seems to think that the economy is not top of people's minds. I'm afraid it is.

I simply disagreed with that assumption.

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I call straight out bullshit on the national poll that MSNBC/Steve Kornacki just posted [View all] Botany Oct 2022 OP

Yep, total bullshit budkin Oct 2022 #1

DANGEROUS bullshit, at that. When republicans are swept out of office across the country, all we are BComplex Oct 2022 #103

Yeah, I don't buy it. Elessar Zappa Oct 2022 #2

The numbers for abortion in all polls have been between 5% and 8% SlimJimmy Oct 2022 #70

I just what to know WTF are republicans going to do to ease inflation ? kimbutgar Oct 2022 #3

I want to know why they are so damned concerned about inflation but r/o SoBlueInFL Oct 2022 #9

How about democracy? triron Oct 2022 #13

I really don't think that they want a democratic country. r/o SoBlueInFL Oct 2022 #48

They think we are crying wolf. forthemiddle Oct 2022 #43

Exactly..They're worried about the economy but not whathehell Oct 2022 #55

More tax cuts for the rich...... Lovie777 Oct 2022 #33

No they bdamomma Oct 2022 #40

More accurately, The Wizard Oct 2022 #45

They cause it. They don't solve it. SharonAnn Oct 2022 #53

exactly. Just vote, we got this! Meadowoak Oct 2022 #4

Every time they talk about polls I turn them off. Not interested in listening anymore Bev54 Oct 2022 #5

And every time Kornacki comes on, I change the channel. sop Oct 2022 #12

As do I. Paladin Oct 2022 #23

Me too. LisaM Oct 2022 #47

He's starting to remind me of that other nutjob Jim Cramer. OMGWTF Oct 2022 #63

Same here Rebl2 Oct 2022 #64

they're pushing a kornacki podcast about the 1994 election and sounds like he's touting gingrich and certainot Oct 2022 #83

REALLY THIS 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻 LenaBaby61 Oct 2022 #76

They're trying to depress our vote. onecaliberal Oct 2022 #6

Those Dems who are defiance-based will commit more strongly to vote Dem. Eyeball_Kid Oct 2022 #49

They are doing it on purpose. SamKnause Oct 2022 #7

"nuttier than a squirrel turd" JudyM Oct 2022 #8

I've gotten a few polls using Qualtrics recently and the only "issues" question has a long Probatim Oct 2022 #10

Narratives are driven by the rich and powerful. Not facts n truth. NoMoreRepugs Oct 2022 #11

On what basis? nycbos Oct 2022 #14

Because that poll does not reflect reality Botany Oct 2022 #16

Indeed. nycbos Oct 2022 #20

How do you know what reality looks like? Sympthsical Oct 2022 #29

Well stated. Treefrog Oct 2022 #94

I'm not really seeing this... druidity33 Oct 2022 #104

People only believe poll results they agree with OtterDave Oct 2022 #18

The usual basis we know when a poll is wrong, sarisataka Oct 2022 #26

I agree. The polls are total nonsense!! Quakerfriend Oct 2022 #15

Yup, put the propaganda ABCNNBCBS channels on mute and go about your voting Blue Owl Oct 2022 #17

Only 9% of Americans see access to health care for women as an important issue? Botany Oct 2022 #21

Not as an important issue iemanja Oct 2022 #37

Nope, just vote! Bluethroughu Oct 2022 #19

My mother said yesterday Takket Oct 2022 #22

They combined two questions on the economy rwheeler31 Oct 2022 #24

I think there is a problem with the question. Consider answering it yourself karynnj Oct 2022 #25

I disagree. People are very concerned about the economy. BlackSkimmer Oct 2022 #27

You can be worried about those issues but how do you think Republicans will fix it? helpisontheway Oct 2022 #28

Did I say that? Nope, I didn't. I've already voted, as a Democrat, as I have since I could first BlackSkimmer Oct 2022 #71

Same Sympthsical Oct 2022 #35

Yes people are definitely concerned and upset about the economy but it LymphocyteLover Oct 2022 #58

You nailed it. BlackSkimmer Oct 2022 #72

Thanks! I saw someone point out yesterday that abortion is an economic issue too. LymphocyteLover Oct 2022 #108

My top Rebl2 Oct 2022 #68

You terribly overestimate the intelligence of the average voter... Silent3 Oct 2022 #30

In general, If I have learned anything Prairie_Seagull Oct 2022 #31

Prove the polls wrong, GOTV Emile Oct 2022 #32

Agreed. As soon as Kornacki comes on, I switch channels as he seems... brush Oct 2022 #34

It doesn't mean they don't care about abortion rights iemanja Oct 2022 #36

Actually, I'm not that surprised that 35% of voters prioritize inflation over democracy. Nt Fiendish Thingy Oct 2022 #38

No polls for me bdamomma Oct 2022 #39

Agreed. Too bad Kornacki is the messenger housecat Oct 2022 #41

I'm with you. If people aren't angry and show up then shame on us. After all Dems and Biden did over Pepsidog Oct 2022 #42

Then you're calling BS on the DNC as well. brooklynite Oct 2022 #44

Agree grantcart Oct 2022 #61

Agree. quaint Oct 2022 #79

Gas is $ 6.50 in CA grantcart Oct 2022 #86

I forgot to mention that rage-maker. quaint Oct 2022 #90

Where I live Milk is $2.82 and Bread ranges from $1.79-2.99 maryellen99 Oct 2022 #101

Watching Koracki is like watching a red squirrel who got into the Red Bull. Can't take it. Evolve Dammit Oct 2022 #46

How many polls The Wizard Oct 2022 #50

I have no stats or evidence, but I turned him off. Greybnk48 Oct 2022 #51

Me too bedazzled Oct 2022 #77

Sounds like a push poll result. They wanted the answer they got. Ford_Prefect Oct 2022 #52

National polls don't mean much TexasBushwhacker Oct 2022 #54

Do you have a link to the poll? Farmer-Rick Oct 2022 #56

I always want to know what the questions were Bettie Oct 2022 #73

Pollsters use a variety of methods to acquire respondents Genki Hikari Oct 2022 #100

polling is worthless. The Jungle 1 Oct 2022 #57

Just because abortion only had 9% does not mean that it will not cstanleytech Oct 2022 #59

Anyone have a link to this poll? muriel_volestrangler Oct 2022 #60

Inflation wryter2000 Oct 2022 #62

If only the media didn't mention it, people would have no idea everything was more expensive MichMan Oct 2022 #85

No, they would notice wryter2000 Oct 2022 #97

Do you base your priorities on what the media tells you ? MichMan Oct 2022 #99

If people hear something over and over, with every news report wryter2000 Oct 2022 #109

We need someone to scold us for accusing CNN of favoring Republicans Orrex Oct 2022 #65

Majority of people in USA are Independents nowforever Oct 2022 #66

Can you link to the poll, please? muriel_volestrangler Oct 2022 #75

It all depends on how they ask the question... lees1975 Oct 2022 #67

I'm not a fan of Steve Kornacki calimary Oct 2022 #69

Well, it scares me a bit. tiredtoo Oct 2022 #74

National polls aren't good enough, because that is not how elections are run in this country. You JohnSJ Oct 2022 #78

They're gonna be shocked, shocked,I tell you! Joinfortmill Oct 2022 #80

People are most concerned about inflation, food and rent costs are killing them Warpy Oct 2022 #81

Sorry, but the poll is correct. Have to face reality. Jon King Oct 2022 #82

I do not believe it. Abortion is the top issue and I expect you will proven wrong two weeks from Demsrule86 Oct 2022 #87

No, I am afraid abortion is not the top issue. Treefrog Oct 2022 #92

And there is no better way to depress the democratic vote than to tell them they are applegrove Oct 2022 #102

Nicole just showed that or a similar poll iemanja Oct 2022 #84

That is the same poll...it will be shown on MSNBC over and over. I don't bother to watch when they Demsrule86 Oct 2022 #88

Only it didn't have inflation at 35%. The economy was something like 17%. iemanja Oct 2022 #91

This message was self-deleted by its author BlueIdaho Oct 2022 #96

Yeah.. but the reality is people have direct personal effect from inflation, interest rates.. honest.abe Oct 2022 #89

I wouldn't personally call abortion my top issue either madville Oct 2022 #93

9% is LAUGHABLE budkin Oct 2022 #95

OK that they care about economy & inflation. That they somehow magically think REPUBLICANS ... CousinIT Oct 2022 #98

I'm confused: Karma13612 Oct 2022 #105

Not watching the news here... AmBlue Oct 2022 #106

I think people just say the first thing Deminpenn Oct 2022 #107