Summary
A post-election survey by Priorities USA found that voters in key swing states prioritized economic concerns like inflation over Donald Trump’s role in the January 6 Capitol attack.
Many did not view Trump as a continued threat to democracy, including key Biden-to-Trump voters.
Efforts by Kamala Harris’ campaign to highlight Trump’s authoritarian tendencies failed to resonate, as Trump’s image as a “successful businessman” persisted.
Democrats underestimated voters’ lack of hostility toward Trump, particularly among younger non-white voters, complicating their strategy in the 2024 election.
I’d be willing to wager that your average Joe has not a fucking clue what an index fund is. Probably 1 in 10 could explain mathematically compound interest. If that.
A very, very low number know how our tax brackets work, so compound interest is some intergalactic conspiracy.
Too many Americans celebrate ignorance, it’s depressing as fuck.