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Chasing the Vote: How Do Voters View Trump and Harris on the Economy? Look to Wisconsin

2024/10/27
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Alma Alvarez
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Austin Schultz
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Bill May
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Claude Caldwell
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Congressman Brian Stile
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Freda Barkley
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Greg Patnode
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Joan Rory
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John McCormick
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Joni Bishop
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Kim Mahoney
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Tyler Murphy
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Tyler Townsend
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Yassine Mahdi
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Greg Patnode: 物价上涨是当前最主要的问题,这影响着人们的生活水平。虽然我的杂货账单比四年前高出许多,但我仍然支持卡玛拉·哈里斯,因为我相信她能为经济带来稳定。我关注的是价格和边境问题,但我更希望看到一个稳定的经济环境,而我认为另一方无法做到这一点。 Tyler Murphy: 尽管威斯康星州的失业率很低,但物价上涨仍然是一个严重的问题。高昂的物价让我对唐纳德·特朗普更有信心,因为他有房地产开发的背景,这让我相信他能更好地解决经济问题。归根结底,人们需要口袋里的钱、工作和住所,否则无法生存。 John McCormick: 威斯康星州的经济状况相对较好,失业率远低于全国平均水平。然而,物价上涨仍然是一个普遍存在的问题,这影响着人们对经济的整体看法。 Joan Rory: 我认为目前的经济状况非常糟糕。物价飞涨,生活成本居高不下,这给许多人带来了巨大的压力。 Bill May: 威斯康星州曾经是一个工业强州,但随着制造业的衰落,中产阶级也受到了严重的影响。我们需要更多的帮助,特别是对于威斯康星州的居民。 Freda Barkley: 即使我努力工作,高昂的日托费用仍然让我难以维持生计。这反映了当前经济环境下许多家庭面临的困境。 Tyler Townsend: 我认为人们现在都专注于生存,没有精力去考虑更长远或更复杂的经济问题。 Austin Schultz: Foxconn项目最初带来了希望,但由于各种因素,包括疫情和政策变化,最终未能完全实现预期。这反映了大型经济发展项目的不确定性。 Kim Mahoney: 我认为Foxconn项目是一个骗局,对特朗普和大型经济发展项目感到失望。 Congressman Brian Stile: 2017年的减税政策和对工业园区的投资对当地经济有益。政府应该继续投资基础设施建设,以吸引更多企业和创造更多就业机会。 Joni Bishop: 我认为经济状况良好,并支持哈里斯,希望她能降低税收,帮助那些需要的人。 Alma Alvarez: 我认为经济状况很糟糕,物价上涨抵消了就业增长带来的好处。 Claude Caldwell: 我对两位候选人的经济计划都不满意,仍在犹豫不决。 Yassine Mahdi: 我对哈里斯和特朗普的经济计划都有担忧。哈里斯的住房援助计划成本过高,而特朗普对关税的支持可能会增加通货膨胀。 Jimmy Vielkind: 威斯康星州的选民更关注生活成本,而非候选人的具体经济计划。许多支持哈里斯的选民是因为其他原因,例如她对国际局势的稳定性或对堕胎权的支持。

Deep Dive

Key Insights

Why are voters in Racine County, Wisconsin, concerned about the economy despite low unemployment?

High inflation for groceries and other goods is affecting daily life.

Why does Tyler Murphy support Donald Trump in the upcoming election?

He believes Trump's background in real estate development will help with job creation and economic stability.

Why is Greg Patnode backing Kamala Harris despite higher grocery bills?

He has concerns about Trump's behavior and believes Harris would provide more economic stability.

How do Wisconsin voters perceive the current economy?

Perceptions vary widely, from 'slow but steady' to 'very, very bad'.

Why did Foxconn's project in Wisconsin face challenges?

Issues included cultural assimilation, changing business demands, tariffs, a pandemic, and a presidential election year.

Why is Kim Mahoney disappointed with Foxconn's project in Racine County?

She believes it was a ruse by Trump to claim he was bringing manufacturing back to the area.

Why is Austin Schultz, a jeweler in Racine, unsure about voting in the upcoming election?

He saw benefits from Trump's 2017 tax overhaul but is now more of an economic centrist.

Why does Claude Caldwell remain undecided in the presidential race?

He is concerned about the economy and immigration but feels neither candidate has provided clear plans.

Why does Yassine Mahdi, a union leader, have concerns about Harris's economic plan?

He worries about the cost of proposals like the $25,000 grant for first-time homebuyers and the impact of tariffs on consumers.

Why do some voters in Racine County not base their decision on economic plans?

They focus more on personal financial experiences during Trump's presidency or other issues like stability and abortion rights.

Chapters
Wisconsin voters discuss their personal experiences with inflation and the economy, highlighting mixed feelings despite low unemployment rates.
  • Voters like Greg and Tyler share their high grocery bills and suit jacket costs.
  • Greg supports Kamala Harris due to concerns about Trump's behavior and economic stability.
  • Wisconsin's unemployment rate is 20% below the national level, but prices have risen significantly.

Shownotes Transcript

The unemployment rate in Racine County, Wis., is below the national average, but voters there still feel the sting of high inflation for groceries and other goods. Both Republicans and Democrats have touted new industrial facilities in the region, which in its heyday had factories producing everything from tractors to malted milk balls. For our “Chasing the Vote)” series, WSJ political reporter Jimmy Vielkind met business owners, residents and bowlers in Racine to find out how people are weighing the presidential candidates’ economic plans.

Relevant links: 

Wisconsin Voters Seethe Over Out-of-Control Housing Prices) 

Battle for Swing States Is Tied, Trump Has Edge on Top Issues, WSJ Poll Shows) 

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