Summary

Donald Trump has shifted focus away from the economy, despite using inflation as a campaign issue.

With Biden presiding over strong job growth, low unemployment, and easing inflation, Trump faces difficulty critiquing the economy.

Democrats aim to capitalize by framing Trump as responsible for economic challenges and advocating for voter-friendly economic priorities.

Historically, disciplined messaging on pocketbook issues has delivered major midterm victories for both parties.

  • fluxion@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    Yah Democrats are the version of Republicans that hedges their bet that accountability matters to the public to some degree and acts somewhat accordingly. That bet has proven false. Pure manipulation and lies will define politics for the foreseeable future unless some kind of massive voter backlash occurs in the very near future.