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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(139,531 posts)
Wed Jul 8, 2026, 08:39 PM Jul 8

Republican faith in the economy plummets

The confidence Republicans have in President Donald Trump’s economy is sinking in 2026, according to a new poll, a trend that spells trouble for the GOP as the November midterms approach.

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According to a new Harris poll commissioned by The Guardian, 95 percent of Americans now believe the country is in the midst of an affordability “crisis.” The pessimism has grown across political affiliations and with a clear increase following the launch of the Iran war on February 28.

A majority (57 percent) of Americans say the U.S. economy is getting worse, compared to 46 percent in February. Over that period, the number who think the economy is improving shrank from 28 percent to 16 percent.

Meanwhile, the share of Republicans who think things are improving economically has fallen sharply to 27 percent from 49 percent, as the number who think things are becoming worse rose from 22 percent to 38 percent. The survey was conducted using a nationally representative sample of 4,100 American adults May 28-June 6.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/republican-faith-in-the-economy-plummets/ar-AA27uvWj

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Republican faith in the economy plummets (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 8 OP
27% of Republicans think the economy is improving.. Permanut Jul 8 #1
For 27% it probably is improving...nt Wounded Bear Jul 8 #4
Roger that.. Permanut Thursday #5
blaming it on Biden is losing its appeal Skittles Jul 8 #2
Its harder and harder to ignore that he doesnt Johonny Jul 8 #3

Permanut

(8,806 posts)
5. Roger that..
Thu Jul 9, 2026, 01:13 AM
Thursday

Around 30% seem to worship their Grand High and Exalted Mystic Ruler; it would certainly be just an assumption that these are the same people who think the economy is improving.

Anyway, good point.

Johonny

(26,947 posts)
3. Its harder and harder to ignore that he doesnt
Wed Jul 8, 2026, 08:52 PM
Jul 8

Give a shit about our economy, just his own bottom line.

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