It’s the economy, idiot… again.
Americans are fond of the dual effects of highest inflation rate In 40 years and an economy headed for recession, less than a month before the midterm elections, they are underscored as the top issues facing the country, a new survey finds.
Forty percent of potential voters say the economy and inflation, combined (26% for the economy and 18% for inflation or cost of living) are their top two concerns – 58% Republican, 34% Democrat and 40% Are included. Independents, The New York Times/Siena College Surveyhad got.
That’s a jump of 9 percentage points overall from that Voting in July When 35% raised those issues, as did 23% of Democrats, 55% of Republicans and 33% of independents.
The poll shows that 44% also intend to vote for GOP candidates by a 2-to-1 margin.
The growing importance of economic issues is weeks away from the November 8 elections when Congress’s control is at stake in favor of Republican candidates — and emphasizes the importance of Clinton’s adviser James Carville’s 1992 campaign mantra “It’s the economy, stupid.”
Nearly half of potential voters – 49% – indicate they would vote for the GOP congressional candidate, compared to 45% who planned to pull the lever for the Democrats – a three-point lead when adjusted for mathematical rounding – If Congress elections were held today.
The shift in sentiment erased the Democrats’ 2-point lead over Republicans in September.
The numbers behind abortion, which Democrats thought, were in June in Roe v. What would become an animating factor for voters after the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Wade is hardly shaken.
In July polling, 5% of voters chose abortion as a top issueIncluding 10% Democrats.
The latest poll shows abortion is still up 5% overall, but down 2 points among Democrats.
But Democrats may find some hope in the election numbers of those who say the country is on the wrong track.
In July, 77 percent said the US was headed in the wrong direction, compared to 64 percent in October.
But by that time President Biden’s rating remained the same – 58% unfavourable, 39% favorable.