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Kamala Harris
No political party can take union voters for granted
by
Ellen Rolfes
Aug 16, 2024
Democrats and Republicans want to win over union voters. Plus, the impact of extreme heat on Americans' utility bills. Subscribe to get the "Make Me Smart" newsletter every Friday!
What if tips weren't taxed?
Aug 13, 2024
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris support eliminating federal taxes on tips. It might attract votes from tipped workers, who make up 2.5% of the American labor force. But what would it mean for tax policy?
Why the so-called “left behind” bloc might be doing better than you think
by
David Brancaccio
, Nic Perez
and Alex Schroeder
Aug 13, 2024
The Economist digs into data regarding those who lost their jobs in manufacturing.
What can we learn from political polarization in a Michigan swing county?
Aug 9, 2024
Marketplace's Nancy Marshall-Genzer visited Kent County, Michigan, to hear how voters there feel about the economy. Here's what she learned.
How the economy is influencing voters in a Michigan swing county
Aug 8, 2024
For most avowed Trump voters, it's the most important issue. For most avowed Harris voters, it isn't.
What might economic policy look like under a Harris-Walz administration?
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Nic Perez
Aug 7, 2024
Relatively unknown on the national stage, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has helped push through policies like universal free meals at school and a statewide child tax credit.
How will President Biden's exit from the presidential race affect campaign spending?
Jul 23, 2024
Harris’ campaign will likely spend earlier on introductory ads than if Biden were at the top of the ticket. The GOP will need to pivot spending to take on a new opponent.
For public good, not for profit.
Change in the White House means changing plans for some businesses
Nov 9, 2020
Companies large and small are getting ready for changes in trade, taxes and health care policy.
Biden wins White House, vowing new direction for divided U.S.
Nov 7, 2020
Kamala Harris makes history as the first woman and the first person of color vice president-elect.
Fact-checking Harris’ and Pence’s claims about taxes
by
Janet Nguyen
Oct 9, 2020
The two clashed over Trump’s signature tax reforms during the vice presidential debate.