The Harris Surge: Is Inflation Really to Blame?

Initially, Biden trailed behind Trump in the polls, with voters unhappy about inflation. However, Harris replaced Biden as the Democratic presidential candidate and is now favored to win, 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 theorize that voters hold Biden more accountable for the economy due to his position as president, while others believe Biden`s declining popularity might be unrelated to the economy. This situation benefits Harris, who, as a fresh candidate, avoids carrying the burden of Biden`s economic record. Interestingly, despite high inflation in 2022, Democrats performed better than expected in the midterm elections, suggesting that inflation might not be the deciding factor for voters.