The Harris Surge: Is It Biden, Inflation, or Something Else?

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 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 hold Biden more accountable for the economy due to his position as president, while others believe that voters` negative perception of Biden might be more personal and less related to the economy. This situation suggests that Harris, as a fresh candidate, might be benefiting from not carrying the burden of Biden`s record, potentially allowing her to maintain her lead. This is further supported by the observation that Democrats performed better than expected in the 2022 midterms, even with high inflation being a major concern for voters.