Many are socially conservative, but pocketbook issues trouble them more.

大多数还是保守主义者，但钱袋问题给他们带来很多困难。

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The Republicans might even trawl for black votes with pocketbook issues.

ECONOMIST: Special interests

She is not sure how she will vote in next year's midterm elections, as she looks for the candidates who will deal best with pocketbook issues.

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And, while it is early -- very, very early -- most leading Democrats agree that jobs, heath care and other pocketbook issues are their pressing concern.

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