Vice President Kamala Harris has regularly urged voters to “turn the page” on the 2024 election. Of course, that rallying cry rang hollow because she is the sitting vice president of an administration that has failed horribly.
Nevertheless, the people did, in a sense, follow her advice and “turn the page” by ousting the Democratic Party from power at all levels of national government. (Related: Jenna Ellis: New Trump Administration's First Day Priorities: A Blueprint for America's Renewal)
After turning the page in a new national poll conducted just before Thanksgiving, Americans reported that President Donald Trump's second term in office dramatically lifted their mood, especially regarding the economy.
The American Federation of Labor polls show that TIPP Insights They polled 1,550 registered voters across the country and reported that voters were exactly divided between Trump and Harris in this election.
The economy was a driving force for voters in the election, with 63% citing it as their top issue when deciding to vote in 2024. This number is more than 2.5 times higher than the next most important issue, the level of border security, which was the main motivator for 16% of voters.
Looking ahead, voters are also prioritizing the economy and border issues as top issues for the incoming Trump-Vance administration. The poll found that the two most popular policy reforms are securing borders and eliminating taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security benefits.
These tax cuts are also popular among Democrats, with Harris voters ranking tips, overtime pay and Social Security exemptions among Trump's top priorities.
Americans are clearly tired of the economic hardships of the Biden era. While legacy media tries to spread the false narrative that prices are falling, the general public is well aware of the table realities of Bidennomics.
When it comes to the kitchen, food prices are a particular source of frustration for struggling American families. Although there is a pace of price increase, It's late The harsh reality is that even after the darkest days of 2022, the grocery store checkout remains a place of anxiety for millions of people.
According to President Joe Biden's own Department of Agriculture, grocery costs are rising for a family of four on the Frugal Shopping Plan. in particular, Monthly tabs have increased from before $675 per month for Biden took office Up to $986 per month now. This would be a staggering 46% increase under the Biden administration.
Not surprisingly, then, this poll shows dismal job rating numbers for Biden, with only 35% of Americans reporting approval, compared to 55% disapproval. Among Harris voters, nearly one in five (18%) disapproved of Biden's performance. When asked about the impact of Biden and Harris' policies on families, only 32% said these policies are helping families, while 54% said they were harming them. Only 26% of independents say Biden and Harris have helped them.
But on the bright side and looking to better days ahead, Trump's election heralds a new era of heightened expectations and renewed optimism. By a 13-point margin (49% to 36%), Americans nationally report that President Trump's election has increased their confidence in the economy, while 16% are not sure.
Confidence is particularly strong among middle-class workers, with economic expectations under the Trump administration increasing by 18% among those with annual incomes of $50,000 to $75,000 (52% to 34%). are.
On the theme of rebuilding America's strong and large middle class, voters increasingly recognize that President Trump's America First movement has transformed the Republican Party into the party of workers, nearly swapping the two parties. . Gone are the days when the Republican Party simply represented the country club privileges of the establishment.
Voters now view the Republican Party as “the party that best represents the interests of American workers” by a 4-point margin (45% to 41%). Among hard-working Hispanics, the gap has widened to 10 points for Republicans, indicating a major and systematic political realignment.
This study thus explains how Mr. Trump swept all seven key battleground states, captured the popular vote, and made history as the greatest upset in American political history. The details of this election victory and this investigation also underscore the America First movement's populist economic goals, which prioritize the interests of American workers through policy reforms such as immigration controls and protectionist trade against predatory tactics by countries like China. It corroborates it.
This poll also highlights the obvious reality that corporate media is hurting people and that we are either too stupid or too lazy to admit that this economy is brutal to most of our citizens. has also been pointed out.
But there's a lot of hope, and increased self-confidence can itself become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
With the right policy moves from Trump, Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent, and the entire economic team, America can return to widespread prosperity.
It could also restore the confidence of many Americans who need a boost of spirits for the holidays and beyond.
Steve Cortez is a former senior adviser to President Donald Trump, a former commentator on Fox News and CNN, and the president of the American Federation of Labor, a populist right-wing pro-worker advocacy group.
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