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babylonsister

(171,036 posts)
Wed Jul 25, 2018, 07:12 AM Jul 2018

Blue Collar Whites Begin Abandoning Trump

https://politicalwire.com/2018/07/25/blue-collar-whites-begin-abandoning-trump/

Blue Collar Whites Begin Abandoning Trump
July 25, 2018 at 5:14 am EDT By Taegan Goddard


A new Quinnipiac poll finds that 38% of voters approve of how President Trump is doing his job.

However, among white voters without a college degree, 49% said they approved. While that approval rate is high compared to other demographic groups, it’s a significant drop from just last month when 57% approved of Trump’s performance.
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Blue Collar Whites Begin Abandoning Trump (Original Post) babylonsister Jul 2018 OP
Maybe they're figuring out that even though they might see $20 more in their paychecks because Vinca Jul 2018 #1
And don't forget MyOwnPeace Jul 2018 #2
And they'll be able to stock up on greymattermom Jul 2018 #3

Vinca

(50,237 posts)
1. Maybe they're figuring out that even though they might see $20 more in their paychecks because
Wed Jul 25, 2018, 07:15 AM
Jul 2018

of the tax cuts, they're seeing $40 more going out for health insurance.

MyOwnPeace

(16,920 posts)
2. And don't forget
Wed Jul 25, 2018, 07:27 AM
Jul 2018

fuel and food.
Of course, on the plus side, they'll be able to buy "Ivanka fashions" at close-out prices!

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