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DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
Mon Jul 1, 2019, 09:58 AM Jul 2019

AP-NORC Poll: Trump not boosted by strong American economy [View all]

Source: Associated Press


By JOSH BOAK and HANNAH FINGERHUT
an hour ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — The solid economy is doing little to bolster support for President Donald Trump.

Americans give Trump mixed reviews for his economic stewardship despite the growth achieved during this presidency, according to a new survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

Nearly two-thirds describe as “good” an economy that appears to have set a record for the longest expansion in U.S. history, with decade-long growth that began under Barack Obama. More people consider the economy to be good today than did at the start of the year.

But significantly fewer approve of Trump’s handling of the economy, even as it remains a relative strength compared with other issues. The survey indicates that most Americans do not believe they’re personally benefiting from his trade policies. And only 17% said they received a tax cut, despite government and private sector figures showing that a clear majority of taxpayers owed less after the president’s tax overhaul passed in 2017.

Read more: https://apnews.com/a5523454096a4c2b9e8406251ee8c2a2

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It is the only thing keeping him competitive exboyfil Jul 2019 #1
I realize lots of people will disagree, OliverQ Jul 2019 #11
You may be right exboyfil Jul 2019 #14
LOL "strong American economy" for whom? PSPS Jul 2019 #2
The meme and the reality don't mesh. Eyeball_Kid Jul 2019 #5
The stock market is doing very well.. ananda Jul 2019 #7
Purges might actually be a good idea cstanleytech Jul 2019 #8
Stock market is doing well because all the rich people OliverQ Jul 2019 #12
Really. fleur-de-lisa Jul 2019 #10
yeah... Democrats pointed this put a lot during the debates......... Takket Jul 2019 #17
No shit docgee Jul 2019 #22
Got that right ck4829 Jul 2019 #25
His average approval in 538 is about 42% to 53% titaniumsalute Jul 2019 #3
My only rationale for an approval rating of 42% Eyeball_Kid Jul 2019 #6
What's so strong about an economy subsidized by enormous deficits during economic expansion? ffr Jul 2019 #4
even if he was, the leading indicators are starting to lead downward paulkienitz Jul 2019 #9
What else, then? not fooled Jul 2019 #13
he's the stumbing drunk idiot in the bar that... Javaman Jul 2019 #15
The guy doesn't know how to play the winning hand dealt to him. TeamPooka Jul 2019 #16
the premise is a bit off... Takket Jul 2019 #18
deficits have really blossomed (n/t) They_Live Jul 2019 #19
this guy has been lobotomized UpInArms Jul 2019 #20
I agree duforsure Jul 2019 #21
Social Safety Net Shredded bucolic_frolic Jul 2019 #23
Gee, I wonder why... because it's not REALLY that strong maybe? ck4829 Jul 2019 #24
"with decade-long growth that began under Barack Obama." dawg day Jul 2019 #26
The DJIA rose 244 pct. from 1/1/09 to 11/1/16 klook Jul 2019 #27
THIS BumRushDaShow Jul 2019 #29
I think folks are just tired of the lies and boasting 24/7!! riversedge Jul 2019 #28
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