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These economic indicators could spell trouble for Trump campaign

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Economists and political scientists have studied past presidential elections have found that economic developments can be a critical determinant of the outcome, especially in a close race.

Lower gas prices and mortgage rates, along with rising household incomes and consumer confidence, tend to help the incumbent party stay in power.

In the swing states of Georgia , North Carolina , Nevada , Michigan , Pennsylvania and Wisconsin , the typical voter saw their inflation-adjusted incomes rise.

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