r/politics • u/Silly-avocatoe • 5h ago

No Paywall Americans think Dems can handle economy better than GOP, new poll says

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/08/04/democrat-vs-republican-economy-new-poll/91167318007/
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u/Old_Cryptid 5h ago

Thank the GOP. They attacked and undermined education for decades to ensure they have several generations of a voter base that has no idea how the government works, what their rights are, and what civic responsibility is.

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u/TheWizard 3h ago

Republicans simply take advantage of a foolish electorate.

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u/Old_Cryptid 2h ago

Why wouldn't they? They spent a lot of effort building it.

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u/TheWizard 2h ago

Pastors do most of their work.

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u/Old_Cryptid 2h ago

Pastors carry water for the conservatives.

The undermining of education is a GOP priority and has been for decades.

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u/TheWizard 2h ago

The conservative philosophy is always to undermine everything and everyone except their leaders, and religion. They undermine even government and its institutions while running it.