The Harris Surge: Is It Bidens Exit or Inflation Fatigue?

Initially, Biden trailed behind Trump in polls as voters were unhappy with inflation. However, after Biden dropped out and Harris became the Democratic presidential candidate, she surged ahead of Trump in polls despite inflation remaining relatively unchanged. This raises the question of whether voters hold Harris less accountable for inflation than Biden. Some speculate that voters might blame the president more directly for economic troubles. Alternatively, Biden`s declining popularity could be due to personal reasons unrelated to the economy. Notably, Harris`s success suggests she might be benefiting from a fresh start, unburdened by Biden`s baggage. This is significant as it challenges the assumption that inflation would severely hurt Democrats, evidenced by their better-than-expected performance in the 2022 midterms despite high inflation.