Thread by @SRuhle

THREAD: What are we seeing so far from voters and their economic concerns?

SENIORS: Trump holding an edge
- given strong stock market performance & threatening “you’ll lose your 401k w/o me,” seniors care about retirement savings staying in tact
- heavy unemployment/need for stimulus less relevant

THE LATINO VOTE: We’re seeing Latinos putting economy as top priority
- A reminder that immigration is not the only issue — it’s not even #1
- Latinos are the fastest growing demographic of small biz owners & entrepreneurs. Deregulation and taxes are a major focus

*FLORIDA: THAT COMBO — A Trump win in Florida was pushed by voters who prioritize rebuilding the economy over containing the coronavirus.

But of course, Covid is playing a role in how many people are voting. 
-Just over half, (55 %) of voters nationwide say that the coronavirus has caused them a financial hardship

- NBC News Exit Poll voters: the severity of financial hardships are directly linked to vote preference 

- Among those most severely impacted financially, Biden clear favorite: nearly 3/4 (72%) of voters who have suffered a severe hardship say they are casting a ballot for him.

But for those who say they had no economic setback, more voted for Trump (56%) than Biden (42%)

Race plays a factor in all of this: Voters of color are among the most likely groups to say they have suffered a severe hardship as a result of the pandemic: (20 % of Black voters say they have suffered a severe hardship, along with 36% of Hispanic voters.)

(CONT’D) In contrast, just 12% of white voters say they’ve taken a severe financial hit due to the virus.

AS FAR AS COVID + THE ECONOMY GOES:
- In Nevada, hit very hard by virus  
- no surprise, so dependent on tourism, hotels, casinos
- at worst point, 30% unemployed (April), one in three people unemployed.
- come down significantly since then (13.3%)

(CONT’D)
NBC News Exit polling: 48% voters say we need to contain, 47% say we need better to focus on rebuilding the economy.

COMPARE that to voters nationwide: 51% of Americans say it’s more important to contain the virus; 42% say they’d rather focus on rebuilding the economy.

AS FOR MARKETS
•Really been bouncing around.
•Dow Futures markets were down at one point, then back up
•Asian markets have also gone negative and then positive.