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In reply to the discussion: Trump is underwater on everything: [View all]BlueWavePsych
(3,218 posts)35. Cost-of-living worries haunt Americans ahead of midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
WASHINGTON, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Americans are worried about the cost of basic needs including healthcare, food, housing and energy, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found, suggesting those concerns could be critical in next years midterm elections that will determine control of the U.S. Congress.
Affordability worries helped power Republican President Donald Trump's 2024 election. But 10 months into his second term, voters have continued to face high prices for everyday staples and are looking for relief.
Affordability worries helped power Republican President Donald Trump's 2024 election. But 10 months into his second term, voters have continued to face high prices for everyday staples and are looking for relief.
Some 40% of respondents in the six-day poll, which closed on Monday, said candidates' positions on the cost-of-living would be the single biggest factor in their vote next year, compared to 28% who said the top issue would be protecting democracy and democratic norms. Another 14% said immigration was the biggest issue and 9% said crime.
Cost-of-living seems to be on the minds of the public, regardless of partisan stripe, said John Geer, a public opinion expert at Vanderbilt University who reviewed the poll.
Cost-of-living seems to be on the minds of the public, regardless of partisan stripe, said John Geer, a public opinion expert at Vanderbilt University who reviewed the poll.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/cost-of-living-worries-haunt-americans-ahead-midterms-reutersipsos-poll-finds-2025-10-24/
Tariffs fueling inflation is impacting everyone. Its the economy, stupid!
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States run elections? Tell that to Adelita Grijalva. I won't be surprised if she's literally never seated.
AZJonnie
Monday
#21
He will just keep saying his numbers are going up and eventually by saying it he will make it true, he thinks
Walleye
Monday
#26
I am extremely worried, but I think in the end you are right. We will vote Democrats in in the midterms.
Walleye
Monday
#30
Those of in the reality based community thank you for your rationality. Nt
Fiendish Thingy
Monday
#33
No, we aren't. Multiple people have answered your question in multiple threads. ...
Hekate
Monday
#18
Cost-of-living worries haunt Americans ahead of midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
BlueWavePsych
Monday
#35