The Harris Effect: Is Bidens Exit Boosting Democrats Despite Persistent Inflation?

When Biden was the projected 2024 presidential candidate, high inflation negatively impacted his performance in the polls and predictions for the election. However, after Biden hypothetically drops out of the race and Harris becomes the Democratic candidate, her projected success improves despite inflation remaining unchanged. This leads to questions about whether voters don`t blame Harris for inflation as much as Biden, or if other factors are at play. Some theorize that voters hold the president more accountable for the economy than other members of the administration. Others suggest that Biden`s declining popularity might be due to personal factors unrelated to the economy. This situation presents a potentially advantageous scenario for Democrats, with Harris seemingly benefiting from a clean slate. This is supported by the observation that Democrats performed better than expected in the 2022 midterms, even with inflation as a major concern.