What Are Voters’ Top Concerns? Midterm Election Polls Point to the Economy.
Topics: 2026 Midterm ElectionsEconomy & Inflation
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- NYT reports: “Our polls suggest the economy is biggest motivator of voters’ choices in these midterm elections and that Democrats are more trusted to fix things.”
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