During the Trump administration, Republicans were much more likely to say their economic positions had improved — and under Biden, far more likely to say it had worsened. Among Republicans, though, there’s been a 16-point drop in the percentage saying that they were doing worse a year ago. Under Trump, Republicans were on average 28 points more likely to say their position had gotten better than worse; Democrats were 16 points more likely to say it had gotten worse. Under Biden, Democrats were only one point more likely to say things had gotten better (across his entire term); Republicans were 41 points more likely to say they’d gotten worse. AdvertisementBy the time he’s inaugurated, in fact, Republicans may already have decided that things are pretty good after all.

Source: Washington Post November 22, 2024 06:39 UTC