No president can convince voters economy is better than they feel: Byron York
Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York argued that Republicans are struggling to convince voters the economy is improving as cost-of-living concerns weigh on the party.
TL;DR
- Republicans are finding it difficult to persuade voters that the economy is improving.
- Cost-of-living concerns are a significant factor weighing on voters' perceptions.
- A Fox News poll found 59% of voters consider the cost of living a top economic issue.
- Only 18% of surveyed voters believe they are better off now than two years ago.
- Some Republicans are attempting to pivot to non-economic issues in electoral campaigns.
- An example cited is attacks on Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul el Sayed over alleged Muslim Brotherhood affiliation.