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Voters believe that a middle-class lifestyle is increasingly unattainable as major expenses in their lives remain unaffordable.
About 58% of voters believe that education costs are unaffordable, and another 54% said housing According to a new report, it’s unaffordable new york times/Siena polling There are 1,625 registered voters. Most respondents also said the costs of health care and starting a family were unaffordable.
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of voters believe middle class lifestyle is Out of reach For most people. Younger voters voice the top concerns, while a strong majority (77%) believe it is harder to achieve a middle-class lifestyle now than it was a generation ago.
Negative emotions extend to the overall direction economy – The survey found that 70% of respondents said they considered their condition to be fair or poor. Only 4% think the economy is in good shape, while 25% think the economy is in good shape.
The economy is undoubtedly the top concern among young voters, with 46% of voters aged 18 to 44 saying it is the most important issue facing the country today.
Voter age 65 years and above There are different priorities. They ranked President Donald Trump and Republicans as the most important issue facing them, followed by the link between the economy and immigration and immigration enforcement. Only 3% said inflation Cost of living is a top concern, with 23% of voters aged 18 to 44 saying they are worried about rising costs.
Pessimism about the economy and growing awareness among voters that middle-class dreams are deteriorating pose problems for Republicans midterm elections near.
It also conflicts with President Trump’s efforts this week to address the issue. Affordabilityand a variety of his recent ideas for making life more manageable, including Purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds Lower home loan interest rates, and Credit card interest rates are capped at 10% within one year.
While voters are concerned about costs in key areas of their lives, there are some bright spots. A majority of respondents said they believe groceries and food are mostly affordable, suggesting a possible shift in how voters view the impact of inflation on their grocery bills.
Additionally, 57% of voters said their utilities are mostly affordable, while 23% said utilities are unaffordable.
The poll provides insight into the complex economic landscape facing the United States. This month’s inflation report on December prices showed that egg prices, a benchmark for inflation, fell 20% compared with a year ago. Additionally, nominal price increases for other staples such as bread and rice remain below the overall inflation rate, suggesting that rising grocery costs may be leveling off or declining.