Well, the economy is growing... at 2.1% in Q4 and 2.3% for the full year. But that is slowest growth in 3 years and slower than a number of Obama's second year GDP growths. That despite booming the deficit. Unemployment is low. But it was shrinking dramatically during Obama's two terms. But while unemployment is at a low, the unemployment cost rate rose 0.7% in Q4. Wages and benefits growth slowed from a high of 2.9% in 2018 to 2.7% in 2019. Benefits alone grew even less... 2.2% in 2019 (down from 2.8% in 2018). So has wage growth peaked? These can point to reduced consumer confidence and spending in 2020 and a slowing economy. No wonder trump is playing the "middle class" tax cut promise (lie) card.
Trump's approval numbers have improved: https://news.gallup.com/poll/284156/trump-job-approval-personal-best.aspx
Not saying I don't believe the poll but there are an awful lot of historical numbers for no real reason. might be an outlier.
I agree but more concerning for the left is Trump historically polls low so it may actually be higher.
Can you share a link for this? Interested to see what else they've got. There is only one data point to support this idea.
It was attached to a tweet (and I forget who's tweet it was....sorry). I THINK it was a Gallup poll from late January but I'm honestly not sure.
I was actually able to find it with some clever googling. It is Gallup, and pretty interesting analysis. Imo, very good news for Trump even if it does make me shake my head. https://news.gallup.com/poll/284033/americans-improved-mixed.aspx
IMO this is the biggest issue... The way income and wealth are distributed in the U.S. Satisfied 43 Dissatisfied 56 Net satisfied -13
