The Harris Surge: Is Inflation Really a Deciding Factor?

When Biden was the presidential candidate, high inflation negatively impacted his polling numbers, allowing Trump to gain a lead. However, after Biden dropped out and Harris became the Democratic candidate, her poll numbers surged ahead of Trump`s, 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 speculate that voters may hold Biden more accountable for the economy due to his position as president, while others believe that voters` declining opinions of Biden might be unrelated to the economy and more about his personal attributes. This situation suggests that Harris, as a fresh candidate, might be benefiting from a separation from Biden`s perceived shortcomings, potentially allowing her to succeed despite the negative economic climate.