The Harris Effect: Why Bidens Exit Could Defy Inflations Political Toll

When Biden was the presidential candidate, high inflation negatively impacted his polling numbers, allowing Trump to take the lead. However, after Biden dropped out and Harris became the Democratic candidate, her polling numbers surged ahead of Trump`s despite inflation remaining relatively unchanged. This suggests that voters may hold Biden more accountable for inflation than Harris, potentially indicating that voters primarily blame the president for economic issues rather than other incumbents. Alternatively, voters` negative perception of Biden might be rooted in personal factors unrelated to the economy, such as his age and declining energy levels. This situation benefits Harris, as she avoids being associated with Biden`s negative aspects. Notably, even during the 2022 midterms when inflation was a significant concern, Democrats performed better than expected, suggesting that economic dissatisfaction doesn`t necessarily translate to votes against the party in power.