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Redleg

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6. As you pointed out, the media does a terrible job reporting on economics

Reply to Johnny2X2X (Reply #4)

Sun Feb 25, 2024, 03:31 PM

Feb 2024

More than that, they tend to simply amplify "populist" narratives about the economy based on their discussions with a few patrons at a diner somewhere in the midwest. Actual economic reporting would require more effort.

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Which is the better 2024 predictor: polls or special elections? [View all] RandySF Feb 2024 OP

I am not an expert in voter behavior but it seems to me... Redleg Feb 2024 #1

Polls will become quite predictive once the campaigns start Johnny2X2X Feb 2024 #2

Well, the dominant media narrative is part of the problem for Biden Redleg Feb 2024 #3

The media is all in against Biden right now Johnny2X2X Feb 2024 #4

As you pointed out, the media does a terrible job reporting on economics Redleg Feb 2024 #6

Wage growth Johnny2X2X Feb 2024 #7

Plus the relatively low unemployment Redleg Feb 2024 #9

Given the choice, Polls.... brooklynite Feb 2024 #5

Neither are currently predictive Sympthsical Feb 2024 #8