The Harris Surge: Is Inflation Really a Deciding Factor?

Initially, Biden trailed behind Trump in the polls, with voters unhappy about inflation. However, after Biden hypothetically dropped out and Harris became the Democratic candidate, she surged ahead of Trump despite inflation remaining relatively unchanged. This raises the question of whether voters don`t blame Harris for inflation as much as they did Biden, or if other factors are at play. Some theorize that voters hold the president more accountable for the economy than other incumbents. Others suggest that Biden`s declining popularity might be due to personal factors rather than solely the economy. This unexpected turn of events benefits Harris, who, as a fresh face, avoids carrying the burden of Biden`s perceived failures. This aligns with the observation that Democrats performed better than expected in the 2022 midterms despite high inflation, suggesting that economic concerns might not be the sole determinant of voter decisions.