Consumer sentiment “flips” after election Gene Marrano September 1, 2017 1 minute read Historically in Virginia the “Index of Consumer Sentiment” measured by Roanoke College shows Democrat-leaning survey takers were more optimistic- but that flipped after the November 2016 election as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Railroad Town Records opens up studio in VintonNext: RAMP fills a gap for small business startups in Roanoke Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026
