The Harris Surge: Is Inflation Really a Deciding Factor?

When Biden was the presidential candidate, high inflation negatively impacted his polling numbers against Trump. However, after Biden hypothetically dropped out and Harris became the 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 Biden or if other factors are at play. Some speculate that voters primarily blame the president for economic issues, giving other incumbents like the Vice President a pass. Others believe Biden`s declining popularity might be due to personal factors unrelated to the economy. This situation suggests that Harris might be benefiting from a fresh start, unburdened by Biden`s baggage. This is further supported by the 2022 midterm elections where Democrats performed better than expected despite high inflation, indicating that economic concerns might not be as detrimental to Democrats as previously thought.