If Americans ‘Vote Their Wallets,’ What Will That Mean in November?
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Once upon a time (circa 1992), a certain political pundit coined the clever phrase “It’s the economy, stupid,” whispered it in Bill Clinton’s ear, and cemented Democrats’ hold over the White House for the next eight years. Ever since, politicians have taken the advice to heart.
In an election year, voters are expected to “vote their pocketbooks” — incumbents tend to win in good economies, and challengers in bad ones. One study published earlier this year argued that “economic and…
If Americans ‘Vote Their Wallets,’ What Will That Mean in November? originally appeared on DailyFinance.com on 2012-06-27T14:50:00Z.
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