How Swing State Economics Will Decide the US Election 

We have a “democracy “ where only a handful of states decide presidential elections. 😂

This video says a lot without managing to say anything 🤔🤷

We're not falling for the Biden isn't doing that bad, BS

Why does your swing state map does not include Minnesota, Virginia, and Maine if their poll numbers are much closer than Arizona and North Carolina?

It would be interesting to consider other factors in the index. For example, cost of living, which would seem more appropriate to the longer term comparisons, and something more more descriptive than the binary "unemployment" indicator. The steep inclines in the index in 2024 caught my attention - do these correspond with the expiration of COVID-era subsidy programs, such as those for child care and Internet service?

As far as the misery index goes, they changed the way inflation is calculated to make the numbers lower. They no longer count housing costs for example, so the numbers are incorrect. Anyone that buys groceries or pays the utilities knows that the numbers are wrong. Anything you buy at the grocery store costs at least 50% more, and most things cost at least twice as much.

Could someone explain how Misery 2.0 is calculated?

I am a Millenniual. I have experience 3 in a "lifetime" problems

Its so depressing that were at the point where trump voters cheer for trump more like hes a sports team than the fate of the country

Capture the video in 1 minute 🚀⬇️ *Introduction* Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump face significant challenges in winning over voters, with key issues like the economy, immigration, and threats to democracy at the forefront. *Main Points* 1. The 'Battleground economy' consists of seven key swing states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, which collectively produce about $4.4 trillion in GDP. 2. These states are economically diverse, with some like Arizona and Nevada seeing significant growth in manufacturing, particularly in semiconductor and battery production. 3. Despite a strong overall U.S. economy with low unemployment and decreasing inflation, the swing states face unique economic challenges, such as rising housing costs in Nevada and shrinking GDP per capita in Wisconsin. 4. Population growth in states like Georgia has led to economic expansion, but this growth must be shared among more people, leading to economic strain. 5. Economic performance varies significantly between blue and red counties, with blue counties generally experiencing more robust growth. 6. The 'misery index,' which combines inflation and unemployment rates, shows that while Biden's term has seen low unemployment, high inflation has eroded purchasing power, leading to a mixed economic perception among voters. 7. Polling indicates that voters in swing states trust Trump more than Biden on economic issues, despite Biden's efforts to manage inflation and unemployment. *Conclusion* While the economy is a critical issue for voters, it is not the only factor influencing their decisions. Local economic conditions may ultimately determine the outcome of the 2024 election.

The money that can be handed out holds the votes.

It's been well established that voters and economists are talking about two different things when using the word "inflation". This habit of using the word as doublespeak is irresponsible reporting, and shows a real lack of understanding the academic material. Putting investors words into average people's mouths is a really dishonest, nasty habit! It's very curious how supposedly reputable financial news still relies on amateur economics reporting.

It is not rocket science. The cost of owning a home, not buying, just owning, has gone up by 25% over the past few years. The cost of borrowing has gone up by 5%. The rate of inflation is still 3%, so prices aren’t coming down from historic highs, they’re just not rising as quickly. Just over 50% of households make under $75,000. Trump, amazing showman but a con man, nonetheless, got this and when he’s not terrified of possible jail time if he loses, actually addresses these grievances. Biden can’t see past his truly great accomplishments enough to realize that more people are struggling financially despite being employed. The majority of these households are also realizing their children are unlikely to afford a home and the American Dream is now unaffordable. If the Dems don’t step off their sense of entitlement and address these non 401k, non investor class households, they lose no matter whether Biden passes the torch.

So we're not going to mention the Uncommitted movement and the critique of the US's foreign policy? okay bloomberg

Older, power, whiter…. One of those should not be considered. Racism.

This is what I don't understand about American view on Economic: After covid and during the War in Ukraine, inflation has risen everywhere around the world. Many developed countries had similar or higher inflation as the US. Global economy is interconnected. But in the minds of many Americans, and in this documentary as well, inflation is purely fault of the sitting president. It doesn't maje sense to blame Biden for anything the whole world has suffered through. And American economy has actually recovered better than many of the deveoped world, especially UK or Germany.

I suffered to much this last three years under Biden and Harris

Great analysis. 🧐

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It's worth to be a swing state 😅

Doomberg lol😂

NK propaganda are more honest than this

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New York is a swing state

Why no misery 2.0 for the Trump term too?

Biden will step aside from the race this year, and someone else will take over the economy and let the misery index go lower. At least, I vote for a Democrat, and I'm voting for someone else other than Biden. Great analysis and commentary.

The bias in the video and metrics shown are pretty insane.

News flash! That's always true. You just havent paid attention

BIDENOMICS

Great commentary!

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who’s here after sleepy joe finally withdrew? happy for him, more sleep! MAGA!!!

"Greedflation!"

1:18 man that was soo rude of you guys, imagine if someone says ohh this State is bad cuz it is more blacker.

Before it was “Women’s Right”, now it is “Reproductive Rights” 😂😂😂

The bias is just too much

We did last time!

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Moral of the story: vote blue!

RFK JR is less likely to be married to corporations

What happened to trump misery chart

So Bias reporting I can't believe a word from these people, I prefer NK propaganda

In NC we love Trump!

I like money

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whiter😵

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Left wing or right wing same bird

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Hay que defender la vida siempre,vamos Trump

is bloomberg shutting down, where do u find garbage journalists like this

3:41 Wow! So Biden takes over and housing cost immediately skyrocket😂

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"Inflation at an all time low" yet most me and the people I know cross the country would compare candy bar prices. 99¢ - 1.50$ an now 4.29$ average. Thanks Joe..?🥲

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