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Explore how the 2020 elections may influence the financial services sector with insights on voter behavior, polarization effects, and Trump administration policies. Gain a comprehensive view to make informed decisions.
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POLITICAL FORECAST: How the 2020 Elections May Impact the Financial Services Sector Joyce Y. Meyer Executive Vice President, Government Relations American Council of Life Insurers September 25, 2019
Highest Midterm Election Turnout Since 1914 Source: Statista; U.S. Elections Project, 12/14/2018
In 6 Out of the Last 7 Elections, the Public Voted for Change Source: Gallup, New York Times, National Conference of State Legislators
Polarization in 2016 Drove the Outcome of the 2018 Midterm Elections Trump carried 84% of the counties in the United States Source: Brilliant Maps, 11/2016
207 Counties Flipped from Obama to Trump “Flipped” counties defined by economic and demographic stagnation Source: Economic Innovation Group, 6/25/2019
Trump’s Job Approval Ratings Have Remained Largely Unchanged Since Taking Office Source: WSJ/NBC News, 9/19/2019
Trump’s Economy Job Approval Net Positive Source: WSJ/NBC News, 9/19/2019
Blue America 18 States with 40% of the United States Population Presidential…………………………………18/18 voted for Clinton House……………………………………148/180 Democratic (82%) Senate………………………………………34/36 Democratic (94%) Governors…………………………………15/18 Democratic (83%) State Leg. Chambers………………34/36 Democratic (94%)