Swing-state economies are doing just fine
They would be doing even better if the Biden-Harris administration had been more cynical
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As we explain in our analysis of Pennsylvania’s economy, strong economic fundamentals will not be enough to propel Kamala Harris to the White House. Still, the health of the economy in the swing states should give Democrats some confidence in the final months of campaigning. Most have performed well in recent years relative to national benchmarks.
This article appeared in the Briefing section of the print edition under the headline “Going swingingly”
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