The hidden truth behind job market numbers and how they influenced the vote

Employment numbers looked promising, but voters sent clear message the economy still feels far from healthy. The 2024 election results have laid bare a stark reality: Americans aren’t buying the rosy economic picture painted by recent job market numbers. Despite headlines touting low unemployment and thousands of new jobs, voters rejected the optimism and made it clear that they feel the economy doesn’t feel nearly as healthy as the numbers suggest. While official data shows growth in...