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Biden Still Vulnerable On Economy

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A new survey from Emerson College has found, "Seventy-five percent of voters think the cost of living in the United States is rising," suggesting that President Biden is still vulnerable despite strong job growth, wages, and consumer spending.

  • Emerson notes: "The economy is the top issue for 36% of voters, followed by immigration at 21%, threats to democracy at 10%, healthcare at 9%, abortion access at 7%, and crime at 6%."
  • A Reuters survey released yesterday found 41% of respondents said Trump has the better approach to the economy, compared to 34% who picked Biden.
  • The Washington Post reports that Biden's troubles on the economy could get worse: "The booming economy is exacerbating a key vulnerability for President Biden heading into the height of campaign season, as inflation and interest rates could remain higher until deep into the final weeks of the presidential election."

Figure 1: “Do you think the cost of living is rising, easing, or staying the same?”

Source: Emmerson College Polling

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