In the end, it was simply “the economy, stupid,” to quote James Carville, President Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign strategist.
Yes, massive illegal immigration, out of control crime, woke cultural advocacy, an international order collapsing under geopolitical tension, and Vice President Harris’ apparent inability to handle a press conference – let alone the job of president – all contributed to her devastating loss.
But nothing topped the economy. Nothing. According to an AP VoteCast survey, 96% of voters said “high prices for gas, groceries and other goods” factored into their decision on how to vote.
SCARBOROUGH STUNNED AFTER LEARNING ABOUT THE HIGH PRICE OF BUTTER: ‘IS IT FRAMED IN GOLD?’
As I wrote on these pagesin May, people wanted their lives back, they wanted financial security, opportunity, a brighter future, good paying jobs and a better life. They believed former President Donald Trump could give that to them and Harris could not. Bidenomics, which Harris supported and praised, had provided them with nothing …