[quote=FlyerInHi][quote=flyer]Good points, and I realize there are many reasons for the problem, but, my point is that, masses of desperate voters actually believe politicians can change their lives, and yet, these numbers tell a different story, so, from that perspective, I still think it will be interesting to see whether or not these numbers (and, consequently, voters lives) actually improve going forward or not. My guess would be not.[/quote]

Here’s an interesting article about slow growth.

Actually politicians can adopt more growth friendly policies. We, in USA, are doing better the rest of the world. But there were missed opportunity in infrastructure. It’s been 8 years since the recession and many workers’ skills have atrophied.

Basically, Trump supporters, low-education Whites in non-gateway cities are stagnating and they are looking for blame.[/quote]

“Less than 20 percent of American households even break the six-figure mark, according to Census Bureau data. But while many Americans still see that number as a prized income, it doesn’t necessarily roll out the red carpet anymore.”

Interesting and shocking (per above) that less than 20% of US households break the six-figure mark. With around 135 million households (2014) hopefully, among the 80% of the population left, more than just Trump supporters are questioning why they are in that financial position.

Candidates can talk about change all they want, but the numbers over the next four years will tell us everything we need to know. Sadly, the losers will be those who believed them.