The Harris Surge: Is Inflation Fading as a Key Issue?

When Biden was the Democratic presidential candidate, high inflation negatively impacted his polling numbers, allowing Trump to gain a 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 leads to questions about 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, potentially benefiting the vice president. Others suggest that Biden`s declining popularity might be due to personal perceptions rather than solely economic factors. This situation presents a favorable scenario for Democrats, with Harris potentially benefiting from a separation from Biden`s perceived shortcomings. Notably, even during the peak of inflation in 2022, Democrats performed better than expected in the midterm elections, indicating that inflation might not be the sole determinant of voter decisions.