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Trump may become the face of economic discontent, a year after such worries helped him win big
- On Tuesday, Democrats ran up the score in key races by harnessing populist fervor, with an AP Voter Poll showing economic anxiety helped their gains.
- Voters report high costs for groceries, electricity, and housing, with overall consumer prices up 3% and grocery prices up 2.7% from a year ago.
- Roughly half of Virginia voters named the economy the top issue and about 6 in 10 backed Abigail Spanberger, Democrat , while Mikie Sherrill, Democrat , won two-thirds of economy-focused voters.
- The morning after the elections, President Donald Trump received a serious warning from voters about economic fears, posting he `WASN'T ON THE BALLOT` and reflecting with Senate Republicans.
- The elections' geographic makeup means there are limits in interpreting results for next year’s broader midterm races, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Main Street will surge as the Federal Reserve targets 2 percent inflation.
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Trump may become face of economic discontent, year after such worries helped him win big
Voters sent a strong message to President Donald Trump regarding economic concerns. Democrats secured key victories by highlighting affordability issues. Trump acknowledged the results, stating "We learned a lot." Vice President JD Vance echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the goal of making life affordable.
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Trump may become the face of economic discontent, a year after such worries helped him win big
Voters have sent a message to President Donald Trump that the economy doesn't feel as though it's booming — despite what he says.
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