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Originally posted by RawAlex@Jul 22 2004, 10:12 AM
How does this play for election time?
Alex
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Election in about 3 months. I'd say the lag in people's perceptions of the economy is somewhere around that. Unless there is a dramatic change I'd say not much effect either way from here on in. A few points at most and unpredictable in direction since people are still learning the economy was growing at quite a good clip the past year.
With the historic polarity, nothing is seeming to change the polls much lately. If the current numbers continue the election will be determined by random factors such as whether more Republicans than Democrats get stuck in traffic on the way to vote in Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
I only hope the executive and legislative branches split in the election. I could care less which way. Down with higher taxes and "free" health care! Down with religion and anti-pornography! The Eeyores and the Dumbos wish to either eliminate my business or tax more of my earnings. I can't win either way.