i think it does, but the economy seems more of a vibes-based thing, and right now, the vibes are pretty neutral. polling shows kamala and trump are about even when it comes to who people think would be better for the economy. if that's true, its likely to come down to feelings. regardless of what trump says, gas prices in my area are fairly affordable. i live in a metropolitan city, and groceries dont seem to be as much of a burden compared to a couple of years ago. so, if polling and vibes are balanced, it may come down to policy. policy-wise, trump has a dumb tariff plan, while kamala has talked about things like price gouging fixes, which resonate well with people. on crime, kamala's campaign has done a solid job countering the narrative that crime is at an all-time high, especially with that recent fbi report showing crime rates have significantly dropped. im not going to pretend for a second that republicans are more virtuous when it comes to their stance on women. objectively, theyre not. the dnc seems aware of what their constituents and moderates want, which is why kamala has been such a centrist. if i had to guess, in my heart of hearts, as bad as things might seem right now for some women, the idea of losing rights affects them much more deeply. if theres one thing women are good at, its knowing how to self-sacrifice.
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