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The majority of Americans who voted, at least in the swing states, have voted for the republicans. Why? Do the republican policies reflect popular opinion? Or is it that their vibes are more aligned with the public? Or maybe people are worse off now than they were 4 years ago and are hoping to turn back time? As a non-american I don't quite get it. People must think their lives will materially improve under the republicans, but why?

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[-] marxisthayaca@hexbear.net 18 points 1 day ago

It’s the economy. Everyone thinks the president has the power to fix the economic agenda.

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[-] Blockocheese@hexbear.net 18 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

At least in PA, a more important swing state, people are so fucking racist and xenophobic, think trump will save them money, and are still annoyed there were minor precautions against covid

Some voted third party or not at all because of the genocide but I don't think that alone is enough to explain why he won

[-] plinky@hexbear.net 14 points 1 day ago

They are worse off, but idk how it interacts with who votes (it’s older or richer people usually)

[-] HorseRabbit@lemmy.sdf.org 12 points 1 day ago

So are you saying the 40+% that didn't vote might skew away from the republicans? Like the vote might not have been representative of general opinion?

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