Voters In A 'Pessimistic State' Ahead of Midterms, Says Cliff Young
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Cliff Young, chair of US Public Affairs for Ipsos, said that voters are in a 'pessimistic state' ahead of the midterm elections, as the number of Americans who believe that the economy and the cost of living are on the wrong track. Young also discussed President Trump's low approval rating and said
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Voters In A 'Pessimistic State' Ahead of Midterms, Says Cliff Young. Cliff Young, chair of US Public Affairs for Ipsos, said that voters are in a 'pessimistic state' ahead of the midterm elections, as the number of Americans who believe that the economy and the cost of living are on the wrong track. Young also discussed President Trump's low approval rating and said Covered by 1 publications. Bloomberg Politics: Voters In A 'Pessimistic State' Ahead of Midterms, Says Cliff Young.
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- Bloomberg Politics United States Voters In A 'Pessimistic State' Ahead of Midterms, Says Cliff Young Cliff Young, chair of US Public Affairs for Ipsos, said that voters are in a 'pessimistic state' ahead of the midterm elections, as the number of Americans who believe that the economy and the cost of living are on the wrong track. Young also discussed President Trump's low approval rating and said 3 h ago · Tier 1
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