The Harris Surge: Is Inflation Really a Deciding Factor?

When Biden was the Democratic presidential candidate, high inflation negatively impacted his polling numbers, allowing Trump to take the lead. However, after Biden hypothetically dropped out and was replaced by Harris, her poll numbers surged ahead of Trump`s despite inflation remaining relatively unchanged. This begs the question: why is Harris seemingly not being penalized for inflation while Biden was? Some theorize that voters place more blame for the economy on the president than the vice president. Others believe Biden`s unpopularity might stem from personal perceptions rather than solely economic factors. This unexpected turn of events, with Harris seemingly unaffected by the negative economic climate, could indicate a favorable situation for Democrats in the upcoming election.