The Harris Effect: Why Bidens Exit Could Change the Inflation Game

When Biden was the projected Democratic presidential nominee, high inflation negatively impacted his approval ratings and gave Trump a lead in the polls. However, after Biden hypothetically dropped out and Harris became the nominee, her poll numbers surged ahead of Trump`s despite inflation remaining relatively unchanged. This begs the question: why is Harris seemingly not being penalized for inflation the way Biden was? Some theorize that voters place more blame for the economy on the president than the vice president. Others posit that Biden`s declining popularity might be due to personal factors rather than solely economic ones. This unexpected turn of events suggests that Harris, as a fresh face unburdened by Biden`s baggage, might be a strong contender for the Democrats. This is further supported by the 2022 midterm elections where Democrats performed better than expected despite high inflation, indicating that economic concerns might not be a deciding factor for voters.