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As with any economic statistic, one month's data can buck a general trend and should be considered alongside other published data.

The collective angst has so far not resulted in a massive protest and, as the Supreme Court once observed, politicians just “pass the buck” and wait for the season to get over.

"When big sums of money are involved it is no surprise people out there are going to try and make a quick buck," he said.

One issue on which Trump may hesitate to buck public opinion: Abortion.

Teams who had failed to score a touchdown and committed three or more turnovers had gone 0-147 before Minnesota bucked that trend.