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16. There's not one reason but that was part of it.

Wed Dec 11, 2024, 09:07 AM

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I have recalled here when WNYC asked callers to explain how the economy worked for them and the responses were rather stark.
Many had two jobs, some three, and some single parents, etc.

WNYC had economists on and discussed these stories, and their responses were that the economy is good, there is growth, etc.

People are telling you one thing and you're telling them they're wrong.

In addition, Trump always had an advantage with corporate media, even that MSNBC some seem to like....but that was never going to help Biden nor Harris.

Why would they ever brag about what Lina Khan was doing at DOJ for working people?

They didn't. In late Oct. 60 Minutes did a piece with her, that was it as far as I know.

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