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JD Vance’s economic vision is a disaster for the GOP

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Harsanyi, D. (2026, November 6). JD Vance’s economic vision is a disaster for the GOP. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/4795512/jd-vance-economic-vision-disaster-for-gop/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-11-06 · by David Harsanyi

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The article discusses polling data showing a significant shift in public perception of the economy under President Donald Trump. Initially, during his first term before the COVID-19 pandemic, Trump had a +9 approval rating on economic performance despite low personal approval ratings. However, currently, Trump's economic approval has dropped to -35.
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Perhaps the most telling polling of the post-election Republican debacle compares the public’s view of the economy during President Donald Trump’s first term (before COVID-19) and second.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-06
2026-11-06 · Washington Examiner
JD Vance’s economic vision is a disaster for the GOP · assertive framing

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Perhaps the most telling polling of the post-election Republican debacle compares the public’s view of the economy during President Donald Trump’s first term (before COVID-19) and second. asserted
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