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 Art exhibit opening receptions; Roanoque Baroque Good Friday concert, Little Shop of Horrors at Radford U. Gene Marrano April 1, 2026 0 United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is seeking more Local Heroes Gene Marrano April 1, 2026 0 RVARC giving rural residents a chance to shape the region’s transportation future Gene Marrano April 1, 2026 0