Bad news for Trump ahead of the midterms: it’s still the economy, stupid
In September of 2024, in the waning weeks of the Joe Biden presidency, 65% of Republicans believed the US economy was getting worse.
According to The Guardian, in September of 2024, in the waning weeks of the Joe Biden presidency, 65% of Republicans believed the US economy was getting worse.
Voters’ opposition to the state of Trump’s economy is well established – despite his desperate attempts to deflect Our reporters answer your questions about the US economy and the midterm elections It’s indisputable that the political polarization of our time has reduced (and confused) the influence of economic conditions on US elections.
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