The Harris Surge: Is Inflation Really a Deciding Factor?

Initially, Biden trailed Trump in the polls as voters were unhappy with inflation. However, after Biden hypothetically dropped out and Harris replaced him, she surged ahead of Trump 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 theorize that voters primarily blame the president for economic issues, not the vice president. Others suggest that Biden`s declining popularity might be due to personal reasons rather than solely the economy. This situation benefits Democrats as Harris, a new face, isn`t burdened by Biden`s baggage. Interestingly, even in 2022 when inflation was a major concern, Democrats performed better than expected, indicating that economic dissatisfaction doesn`t automatically translate to votes against the party in power.