Staff Reports
Polls are painting a grim picture for the Biden-Harris administration as Americans brace for another bout of hardship. With less than 90 days to the election, the burden of an economy spiraling out of control is evident to anyone who dares to step into a grocery store or pay a utility bill. Reports show that inflation is delivering a gut punch not seen since the days of Jimmy Carter, proving that the current administration has managed to bring back the worst of the ’70s—minus the disco, of course.
In a recent Economist/YouGov poll, a staggering 84 percent of Americans admitted they feel financially worse off than they did a year ago. Only five percent seem to be living in a parallel universe where the economy is “excellent.” Meanwhile, half of those surveyed are singing the blues about the economy’s status, labeling it as “poor.” It begs the question—who exactly is celebrating the economic decisions of this administration, and can they be invited to a reality check?
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— Moni 💕 (@MoniFunGirl) August 3, 2024
Gallup’s late July poll adds to the chorus of criticism, revealing that 70 percent of respondents believe the economy is on a downward slide. One can almost hear the faint echoes of optimism from earlier in the year being obliterated by the harsh realities of inflated prices and empty pockets. A senior editor at Gallup noted that although it may have seemed things were looking up, all those halcyon days are gone, leaving the majority stuck dealing with elevated costs and shrinking purchasing power.
The ubiquitous concern among Americans seems to center around inflation’s chokehold on their wallets, as evidenced by a Harvard-Harris survey revealing that 61 percent think the nation’s economic trajectory is hazardous to their health—and not in a good way. The reality is that inflation has become the unwelcome guest at the American dinner table, and every day it’s served with a side of rising rent and health care expenses. The distress shows no signs of abating, as families struggle to make ends meet under the weight of an administration that can’t seem to get it right.
As the clouds gather over Biden and Harris, the Vice President attempts to sidestep accountability for the economic fallout. After all, she has kept a proud record of casting tie-breaking votes on legislation that has driven the nation’s debt sky-high. Many economists are pointing their fingers squarely at the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, which Harris championed shortly after taking office, labeling it a chief culprit in the inflationary mess Americans now face. With her actions now haunting her ambitions, it’s clear that the Biden-Harris administration’s economic plans are less a rescue and more a runaway train, speeding toward disaster.
