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		lokar on Nov 6, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Trump wins presidency for second time The general consensus was to avoid high unemployment as that would anger voters. Now we know high inflation is much much worse in the minds of voters.

saynay on Nov 6, 2024 [–]

Probably true, honestly. High inflation impacts everyone, where high unemployment probably affects fewer people directly.

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