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The recent presidential election seems to have put small business owners into a tailspin—at least, it has if the latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index is any indication. In November (post-election), the Index dropped to -11, down from 17 in July. Entrepreneurs have not been this pessimistic about their businesses since July 2010.