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NewJeffCT

(56,848 posts)
5. Back during the Bush years
Fri Aug 31, 2018, 02:45 PM
Aug 2018

there was a poll of Americans and a bit over 18% of Americans thought they were in the top 1% of income earners. That might account for it.

I'm guessing many of the rest, or somewhere between 50-75% of that 36% are the "poorly educated" that Trump loves.

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How low can he go... redstatebluegirl Aug 2018 #1
Maybe it is true when he gets to 36 thbobby Aug 2018 #4
I live in Oklahoma so me too... redstatebluegirl Aug 2018 #7
Who are these 36% guillaumeb Aug 2018 #2
Back during the Bush years NewJeffCT Aug 2018 #5
Math education is clearly needed. guillaumeb Aug 2018 #6
Can I get a Witness!!! Peacetrain Aug 2018 #3
And it's in an A+ rated poll per 538. herding cats Aug 2018 #8
Could it be that some people are finally starting to realize ooky Aug 2018 #9
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