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Harris Seeks to Ride Economic Tailwinds

October 8, 2024 · 3:03 pm ET · Leave a Comment

“The surprisingly positive jobs report Friday has reinforced growing optimism about the U.S. economy, less than a month before the end of an extremely close presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, and while voters say the economy is a top priority,” CNBC reports.

“Trump has been trying to paint a nightmarish picture of the U.S. economy to attack the Biden-Harris administration’s record.”

2024 Campaign, Economy

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