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yardwork

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18. Trump is running ads full of blatant lies about the economy.

Sun Aug 18, 2024, 08:54 AM

Aug 2024

The MSM isn't doing much to correct the lies, either.

I saw a Trump ad yesterday that claimed we have "record high interest rates" and "record high unemployment."

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Absolutely devastating poll for Trump [View all] kpete Aug 2024 OP

That's good. I am hoping she gets a bump from the DNC and the press won't be mucifer Aug 2024 #1

DNC BluesRunTheGame Aug 2024 #8

Thanks. Oy vey. mucifer Aug 2024 #15

Almost cracking 50% RandySF Aug 2024 #2

While I have empathy for the people of Gaza and the West Bank... augyboston Aug 2024 #3

follow the money. mopinko Aug 2024 #6

And extremely well funded. rubbersole Aug 2024 #11

A point that even the media seems to ignore; these people are PAID oldsoftie Aug 2024 #72

Well, yeah, it worked so well in 1968 GopherGal Aug 2024 #63

I am quite sure Russia is aiding the Republicans. summer_in_TX Aug 2024 #67

Clinton led Trump by 13 a week before the Election MistakenLamb Aug 2024 #4

+! speak easy Aug 2024 #7

BUT BonnieJW Aug 2024 #24

IMO, this is only a comment about speak easy Aug 2024 #27

GOTV and don't let them steal it! ananda Aug 2024 #41

But nobody ever says kcr Aug 2024 #49

Exactly this! edisdead Aug 2024 #57

This time around NJCher Aug 2024 #68

Yes, but I tend towards taking nothing for granted. paleotn Aug 2024 #40

I agree with your assessment. I worry about pukes CHEATING! CTyankee Aug 2024 #47

We are dealing with it NJCher Aug 2024 #71

I believe some of Trump voters were lying when answering those polls. LisaL Aug 2024 #9

Cults are weird but they do follow orders. Yavin4 Aug 2024 #10

Take nothing for granted. Don't ever, ever, ever get complacent. paleotn Aug 2024 #13

DAMNED STRAIGHT! Me in October 2016 - "tRump will NEVER set foot in the White House" groundloop Aug 2024 #30

Exactly. That's why polls don't mean as much in the US compared to the rest of western democracy. paleotn Aug 2024 #39

THIS!!! calimary Aug 2024 #46

and that lead was completely lost because 11 days before the election Comey sent a letter JohnSJ Aug 2024 #17

The NYT ran a headline saying Hillary would be indicted. yardwork Aug 2024 #19

What astounds me even more is that many seem to forget that "little" detail. When I see JohnSJ Aug 2024 #29

Correct, but Cosmocat Aug 2024 #26

Without a doubt, but ignoring what happened in 2016, and then the press and other analysts JohnSJ Aug 2024 #32

They will try again closer to Election Day IzzaNuDay Aug 2024 #61

I feel like the pollsters are finally taking into account shy Trump voters. TRHST82 Aug 2024 #21

ABC/Washington Post had her 4 points up on Trump a week before the election Bengus81 Aug 2024 #28

You are right, it was about 4-5 points. However, Comey's letter to the republicans in congress JohnSJ Aug 2024 #34

You are right, it was about 4-5 points. However, Comey's letter to the republicans in congress JohnSJ Aug 2024 #35

Well, technically speaking she did win Farmer-Rick Aug 2024 #38

I get your point about polls not being determinative, but this is a very different scenario. Sky Jewels Aug 2024 #43

Poor analogy ML.... democratsruletheday Aug 2024 #44

Trump got 12 million more votes in 2020 than 2016 MistakenLamb Aug 2024 #58

Likely Voters - nontraditional voters dont get polled getagrip_already Aug 2024 #53

That poll was taken in June. Not a week before the election Kaleva Aug 2024 #66

No, Hillary Clinton did NOT lead by 13 points a week before the election. SunSeeker Aug 2024 #70

Biden/Harris pull off an economic miracle and The SlobFather is favored on the economy? NoMoreRepugs Aug 2024 #5

Voters don't really understand the economy newdeal2 Aug 2024 #16

And a lot of the media folks don't, either. calimary Aug 2024 #51

Trump is running ads full of blatant lies about the economy. yardwork Aug 2024 #18

K & R !!! - Thank You !!! Rubyshoo Aug 2024 #12

Fine and good but take nothing for granted. This ain't over yet. paleotn Aug 2024 #14

That's the way... Happy Hoosier Aug 2024 #20

About the protests. TRHST82 Aug 2024 #22

Polls are nice mdbl Aug 2024 #23

The economy number is based on Aviation Pro Aug 2024 #25

I wouldn't use the descriptive "devastating" , maybe a little concerning would be more like it. a 10 point lead would be msfiddlestix Aug 2024 #31

How about DEVASTATING in all caps!!!111 Shermann Aug 2024 #54

Trumps TOTAL MELTODWN!!!! THE END IS NEAR!!!! msfiddlestix Aug 2024 #62

Poor transparency means this poll is not that devastating Fiendish Thingy Aug 2024 #33

And no breakdowns among us older voters. slightlv Aug 2024 #64

I'm waiting for DownriverDem Aug 2024 #36

Good news. Trump's total meltdown is near. oasis Aug 2024 #37

assuming these protests take a long time to plan, maybe their ire was toward joe samnsara Aug 2024 #42

That's what I'm hoping for. TRHST82 Aug 2024 #48

It's the breadth and speed of the move that's impressive. bucolic_frolic Aug 2024 #45

Kick BlueWavePsych Aug 2024 #50

You're wrong. Trump is second and Harris is next to last. 😁 Wonder Why Aug 2024 #52

Voters want generational change. I'm glad we listened. ZonkerHarris Aug 2024 #55

Everybody started paying attention and realized what a chaos agent Trump is again Prairie Gates Aug 2024 #56

Means we ALL need to keep a close eye on our local county officials! Attilatheblond Aug 2024 #59

Love it! senseandsensibility Aug 2024 #60

I won't count the election won until the voting is done, the electoral college is totaled and accepted. But... JoetheShow Aug 2024 #65

young women swung big for Harris BlueWaveNeverEnd Aug 2024 #69