Strong Growth, Strained Budgets Shape Midterm Economy DebateGrowth Figures Can’t Hide Who Is Being Left BehindStrong Economy Faces a Voter Mood It Hasn’t Overcome
On October 30, the U.S. economy is growing ahead of the November 3 midterms, but high prices, weakening real wages and bleak consumer sentiment are intensifying voters’ concerns.On October 30, U.S. economic growth is strong on paper ahead of the November 3 midterms, but rising costs and unequal gains are weighing on ordinary households and voters’ confidence.On October 30, the U.S. economy is growing and adding jobs before the November 3 midterms, even as inflation and higher fuel costs fuel widespread public dissatisfaction.