Consumer confidence among Republicans skyrocketed following Donald Trump’s decisive victory on Election Day, showing once again that conservatives know optimism and economic growth go hand in hand when competent leadership is at the helm. Meanwhile, Democrats saw a slight dip in sentiment after Kamala Harris’ embarrassing loss, though their numbers still managed to cling to positive territory. It’s almost as if even Democrats recognize deep down that Trump is better for the economy.
According to the Morning Consult Consumer Sentiment Index, overall consumer confidence hit a solid 100.6 on November 11. For context, anything above 100 is considered positive. Before the election, Republican sentiment was languishing at a dismal 83, likely reflecting the disastrous policies and economic mismanagement of the Biden administration. But after Trump’s victory, that number shot up to an impressive 107.6. Contrast that with Democrats, whose pre-election confidence was at a lofty 116. Even after watching Harris flounder, their sentiment only dropped to 100. Perhaps they’re in denial or, more likely, they’re benefiting from the confidence conservatives feel about the economic course correction under Trump.
This stark shift underscores a long-standing truth: when Republicans win, Americans get hopeful about their financial futures. Meanwhile, Democrats’ reactions tend to be more muted—whether out of cognitive dissonance or sheer stubbornness. Even a Stanford University study slated for release later this month backs this up, showing Republicans respond more strongly to who’s in the White House than Democrats do. As the study noted, “Republicans cheer louder when their party is in control and boo louder when their party is out of control.” Who can blame them? When Democrats are running the show, it’s hard to find much to cheer about unless you’re a bureaucrat or a big fan of higher taxes and reckless spending.
Some liberal economists, like Ben Harris of the Brookings Institution, are questioning whether consumer sentiment is even a reliable economic indicator anymore. Harris points out the increasing political polarization in how Americans view the economy. But maybe the real question should be: why do Democrats cling to failed policies that sink sentiment in the first place?
The bottom line is simple. When Trump is in charge, Americans feel confident. The stock market soars, jobs are created, and real people—working-class families and small business owners—feel hopeful again. The left may mock this renewed optimism, but deep down, even they know what works. Trump’s victory didn’t just restore consumer confidence—it’s a beacon of hope for a country tired of Democratic dysfunction. The message from voters is clear: we’re ready for four more years of winning.
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